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NHT 29Y

1983 Nissan Cherry

Blue Petrol 1270cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,873 mi
Last recorded75,873 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1983 Nissan Cherry47,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHT 29Y
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,270cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 75,873 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s floor to sill corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s floor to sill corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,293 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front chassis corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2008 66,633 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front chassis corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 61,019 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front no.plate slight damage

slight damage nearside front flexi

Fail 30 Oct 2007 60,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front no.plate slight damage

slight damage nearside front flexi

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front no.plate slight damage

Fail 14 Nov 2006 55,059 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

front no.plate slight damage

Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,958 miles

slight damage to front number plate

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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NHT 29Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in Blue with a 1,270cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NHT 29Y, 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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NHT 29Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 March 1983.

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