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DLW 414Y

1983 Nissan Cherry

Brown Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1983 Nissan Cherry47,756 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLW 414Y
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1983
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

O/s/f caliper slight dampness, o/s/r brake require slight adjustment

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody/Suspension components undersealed all, body in fair condition

Pass 2 Apr 2024

All suspension components/underbody-undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All suspension components/underbody-undersealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 162,503 miles

All under body and suspension components under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Fail 8 Apr 2023 162,503 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

All under body and suspension components under sealed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/f rack arm slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2022 157,366 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/f inner steering arm has slight play, slight oil seepage around sump area, under body under sealed, body work in fair condition, under body suspension components surface rust.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 157,200 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s/f inner steering arm has slight play, slight oil seepage around sump area, under body under sealed, body work in fair condition, under body suspension components surface rust.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 151,199 miles

Both headlamp lens slightly defective, both rear brake pipes corroded, o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy, o/s/f seat belt slightly frayde.

Front registration plate cracking, oil leak, n/s outer cv boot slightly deteriorating, n/s headlamp cracking, both rear arm bushes have slight play, both front and back coil springs corroed.

Fail 30 Mar 2021 151,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lens slightly defective, both rear brake pipes corroded, o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy, o/s/f seat belt slightly frayde.

Front registration plate cracking, oil leak, n/s outer cv boot slightly deteriorating, n/s headlamp cracking, both rear arm bushes have slight play, both front and back coil springs corroed.

Pass 25 Mar 2020 142,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2019 134,209 miles

headlamps deteriorating,body work-trims,boot area wet,engine oil high-over maximum,nearside reg lamp inop,rear reg plate deteriorating,oil leak-spill,fuel pipes rusting-components

rear service brake efforts not great-investigate,tyres different size,rear shockers damp

underbody-components-arches-sills-floors-suspension-springs-front suspension arms rusting,exhaust rubbers deteriorating,drivers front brake noisy-front brake discs deteriorating-inner face

Fail 19 Mar 2019 133,956 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded along floor in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working wrong way (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill in places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel and binding-investigate (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

headlamps deteriorating,body work-trims,boot area wet,engine oil high-over maximum,nearside reg lamp inop,rear reg plate deteriorating,oil leak-spill,fuel pipes rusting-components

rear service brake efforts not great-investigate,tyres different size,rear shockers damp

underbody-components-arches-sills-floors-suspension-springs-front suspension arms rusting,exhaust rubbers deteriorating,drivers front brake noisy-front brake discs deteriorating-inner face

Pass 13 Mar 2018 126,899 miles

exhaust front mounting rubber clamp deteriorating,underbody dirty in places

passenger front wheel bearing play and noisy,tyres different size,front tyres wearing on insides,passenger rear tyre wearing on inside,front shockers oily,drivers rear wheel bearing play

underbody-chassis-sills-inner sills-rear arches-components rusting-covered in sealer and protective films-hard to inspect,oil leak/spill

Pass 29 Mar 2017 119,082 miles

major oil leak, coolant leak, shockers damp, front reg plate cracked

rear coil springs corroded, sills under body corroded weak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 119,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed in few places (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

major oil leak, coolant leak, shockers damp, front reg plate cracked, rear coil springs corroded, sills arches under body corroded weak

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,367 miles

reverse lamps inop,sills-floors-chassis-arches-underbody corroding-sills covered in sealer

sills-floors covered in vinyl wrap,oil leak,offside front brake hose chaffing

Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,347 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 96,347 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 85,300 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,915 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

osr wheel bearing has minor movement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 56,749 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 56,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 50,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 49,549 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 48,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,641 miles

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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DLW 414Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in Brown with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 47,756 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 DLW 414Y, 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 43 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DLW 414Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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