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Nissan Cherry MOT Results
68.0% pass rate
from 125 tests in 2017
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Cherry is unusually good or bad.
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16% fail on
Brakes
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14% fail on
Brake performance
- 12% fail on Front wheels (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Rear wheels
- 4.0% fail on Parking brake performance
- 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.80% fail on Brake imbalance
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5.6% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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3.2% fail on
Components
- 2.4% fail on Pipes
- 0.80% fail on Hoses
- 0.80% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
- 0.80% fail on Operation
- 0.80% fail on Leaks
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3.2% fail on
Components
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0.80% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.80% fail on Condition
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0.80% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.80% fail on
Pedal
- 0.80% fail on Condition
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0.80% fail on
Pedal
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14% fail on
Brake performance
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15% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.2% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.80% fail on All position lamps
- 4.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.2% fail on Headlamp
- 2.4% fail on Battery
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp
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1.6% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.6% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.80% fail on Tell tale
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0.80% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.80% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.80% fail on Side repeaters
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0.80% fail on
Flashing type
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0.80% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.80% fail on Switch
- 0.80% fail on Horn
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4.0% fail on
Position lamps
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14% fail on
Suspension
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9.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Component mounting (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Subframe mounting (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Drive shafts
(2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Front drive shafts
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Constant velocity joints (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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4.0% fail on
Front drive shafts
(3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.80% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.80% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.80% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.80% fail on Condition
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9.6% fail on
Prescribed areas
(140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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6.4% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.2% fail on Emissions
- 1.6% fail on Exhaust system
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1.6% fail on
Fuel system
- 1.6% fail on Cap
- 0.80% fail on Emissions not tested
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5.6% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 3.2% fail on Washers
- 1.6% fail on Wipers
- 0.80% fail on Mirrors
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3.2% fail on
Steering
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end
- 0.80% fail on Ball joint
- 0.80% fail on Locking devices
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2.4% fail on
Steering system
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2.4% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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2.4% fail on
Seat belts
- 2.4% fail on Prescribed areas
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2.4% fail on
Seat belts
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2.4% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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1.6% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 1.6% fail on Chassis
- 0.80% fail on Body condition
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1.6% fail on
Vehicle structure
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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0.80% fail on
Tyres
- 0.80% fail on Condition
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