MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,932 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
clutch stiff
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Nissan Cherry?
Based on 5,953 MOT tests across 1,201 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAU 649Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VAU 649Y, 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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What year was VAU 649Y registered?
VAU 649Y is a 1983 Nissan Cherry, first registered on 1 January 1983.
Is VAU 649Y safe to buy?
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