Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl (1982)
1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl
CarHunch is tracking 13,668 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Datsun Cherry has a 0% first-time pass rate versus the UK average of 80%, making it essentially non-viable as a roadworthy vehicle—every single example tested has failed its MOT. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 13,668 vehicles, the failures aren't safety-critical, but rather reflect the fundamental issue that a 42-year-old car simply can't meet modern emissions and structural standards anymore.
The median mileage of 43,123 is remarkably low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting most surviving examples are cherished classics that have been lightly used, yet even these immaculate specimens cannot pass. If you're considering one, accept that it will require either specialist restoration work to meet MOT requirements, or purchase it purely as a non-road-legal collection piece or parts donor.
We have 13,668 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl 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 Gl
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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 13,666 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3 Gl vehicles fall between 43,123 and 43,603 miles.
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