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JGA 266X

1982 Nissan Cherry

Yellow Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 1982 Nissan Cherry37,709 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGA 266X
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,670 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 82,869 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 76,885 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

n/s/f brake binding close to excessive

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 31 May 2017 73,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

head lamp aim images slightly blurred.

Fail 21 Apr 2017 73,155 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch shock absorber mounting visible in boot (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (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 chassis outrigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

offside and nearside front inner wheelarches heavily under sealed

offside and nearside front inner wheelarches heavily under sealed

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sills and chassis outriggers heavily under sealed

Fail 17 Dec 2016 73,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and holed outside prescribed area

rear inner sills heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,921 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not causing sharps edge or projections and in any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not causing sharps edge or projections and in any prescribed area

Fail 18 Sep 2015 72,917 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroded but not causing sharps edge or projections and in any prescribed area

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front outer sill corroded but not causing sharps edge or projections and in any prescribed area

Pass 1 Aug 2014 72,677 miles

both rear shocks weak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shocks weak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 70,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 68,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

under body corrision

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under body corrision

Pass 31 Mar 2011 66,506 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre`s perrished

some of the underside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal inc brake pipes and hose`s

Pass 13 May 2009 66,453 miles

both sides rear shock absorber top mount areas corroded

corrosion front subframe front mounts area

general body and under body corrosion

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 14 Feb 2008 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wings lower fixing area corroded

both rear tyres side wall perishing

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,361 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front wings lower fixing area corroded

both rear tyres side wall perishing

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Feb 2007 66,328 miles

rear shocks originl equipment

slight bind front brakes

Fail 13 Feb 2006 66,235 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2006 66,235 miles

slight bind on front brakes

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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JGA 266X is a 1982 Nissan Cherry in Yellow with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1982 Nissan Cherry models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 37,709 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 JGA 266X, 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 44 years old, this Nissan Cherry is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JGA 266X is a 1982 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 9 March 1982.

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