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P521 RBV

1996 Nissan Cherry

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,799 mi
Last recorded82,799 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 RBV
MakeNissan
ModelCherry
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 82,799 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 82,799 miles

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

top skin on rear exhaust getting corodded

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,369 miles

nearside rear outer sill top layer corodded

rear exhaust system top skin cordded

Fail 17 Oct 2007 70,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside rear outer sill top layer corodded

rear exhaust system top skin cordded

Pass 1 Sep 2006 64,132 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 64,132 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 52,559 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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P521 RBV is a 1996 Nissan Cherry in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P521 RBV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Cherry is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P521 RBV registered?

P521 RBV is a 1996 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P521 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P521 RBV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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