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GEF 708V

1980 Nissan Cherry

Maroon Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,279 mi
Last recorded49,279 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1980 Nissan Cherry49,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEF 708V
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 49,279 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 49,279 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,550 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 48,449 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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GEF 708V is a 1980 Nissan Cherry in Maroon with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 49,279 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 GEF 708V, 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 46 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEF 708V?

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What year was GEF 708V registered?

GEF 708V is a 1980 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 3 March 1980.

Is GEF 708V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEF 708V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEF 708V have outstanding finance?

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