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D161 NAK

1986 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,983 mi
Last recorded52,983 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD161 NAK
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2005 52,983 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 52,960 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?

Based on 5,953 MOT tests across 1,201 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
1,013
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
1,201
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 368
constant velocity joint gaiter split 359
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 250
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 200
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D161 NAK is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 66,682 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Cherry fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D161 NAK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Cherry typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 40 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D161 NAK registered?

D161 NAK is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 2 September 1986.

Is D161 NAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D161 NAK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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