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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Cherry. Check any Cherry by registration number below.

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88.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.4%

vs Nissan Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Cherry — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Cherry has an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, which is 7.4 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cherry is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Nissan Cherry fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. If you are preparing your Cherry for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Cherry, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Cherry performs at MOT across different model years.

1986

Based on 44 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.7%

1985

Based on 64 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.5%

1984

Based on 33 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 59 vehicles

79.7%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Cherry

The most common reasons a Nissan Cherry fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

15.6%
Nissan Cherry Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

4.5%

Nearside

4.5%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Cherry

Nissan Cherry — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Cherry MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cherry?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Cherry is 88.5% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Cherry?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Cherry are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (15.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Cherry reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 88.5%, the Nissan Cherry is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Cherry?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Cherry?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Cherry: 79,536 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cherry to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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