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F809 TRT

1989 Nissan Cherry

Red Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

172,749 mi
Last recorded172,749 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF809 TRT
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 172,749 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 172,335 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 171,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 169,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 168,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 168,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2009 165,030 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2009 165,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 161,449 miles

both front tyres replaced with used tyres will need to be changed soon

rear coil springs replaced with used ones

unable to check brake pipes properley due to them being covered by some sort of substance over them

unable to check welded area properley due to it being covered by underseal

Fail 3 Jul 2007 161,449 miles

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

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all coil springs corroded

boot holding shockers weak

both sides rear bottom shocker buses slightly perished

unable to check all inner wheel arches properley due to them being covered by underseal

unable to check brake pipes properley due to them being excessiveley covrde by underseal

unable to check under body + underbody components properley due to them being excessviley covered by underseal

Pass 11 May 2006 133,075 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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F809 TRT is a 1989 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F809 TRT, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F809 TRT registered?

F809 TRT is a 1989 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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