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D987 AFO

1986 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,254 mi
Last recorded80,254 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1986 Nissan Cherry66,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD987 AFO
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,254 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,237 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 77,237 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,788 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet hinge broken secure in closed position

Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,935 miles

Both bonnet hinge pins broken

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

this vehicle has been welded extensivley

Fail 22 Aug 2014 72,927 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both bonnet hinge pins broken

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet insecure. hinge problem

Fail 27 Aug 2013 72,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet insecure. hinge problem

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,873 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 70,947 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 70,947 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,162 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 69,159 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,784 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 67,784 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

bonnet insecure hinges broken

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,438 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,752 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 64,755 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 62,266 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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D987 AFO is a 1986 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 D987 AFO, 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 D987 AFO registered?

D987 AFO is a 1986 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 2 September 1986.

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