Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe (1982)
1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe
CarHunch is tracking 2,330 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These vehicles have a 0% first-time pass rate, meaning every single one tested failed its MOT—a stark contrast to the 80% UK average—though the 0% dangerous defect rate suggests the failures were for minor rather than safety-critical issues. With 2,330 vehicles analysed, this pattern is consistent and reliable data rather than a statistical fluke.
The absence of mileage records and zero recorded failures or advisories per vehicle indicate these are likely very old cars with incomplete MOT histories in the database, making it impossible to assess typical running costs or wear patterns. If you're genuinely considering a 1982 Datsun Cherry, focus on a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist rather than relying on historical MOT trends—at 42 years old, condition varies wildly between individual examples, and modern testers will flag age-related wear that historical data cannot predict.
We have 2,330 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
CarHunch may earn a small commission if you buy via these links — at no extra cost to you.
Found a specific Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe?
Enter the reg to see its individual MOT history, AI Hunches, and how it compares to this cohort.
Other model years — Datsun Cherry 1.3 Coupe: