Datsun Cherry F11 (1981)
1981 Datsun Cherry F11
CarHunch is tracking 359 1981 Datsun Cherry F11 vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1981 Datsun Cherry F11 is essentially unfixable from an MOT perspective: zero vehicles in this cohort of 359 passed their test, compared to the UK average of 80%. The complete absence of passing vehicles isn't a reliability story—it's a legal one, since cars this old (43 years) are no longer required to undergo MOT testing in the UK, meaning only the most determined or non-compliant owners are still bringing them to test centres.
The zero pass rate, zero failures recorded, and zero advisories all point to the same reality: these aren't running cars being evaluated for roadworthiness, they're automotive curiosities. If you're considering a Cherry F11, assume it's a project car or collector's piece rather than daily transport, and factor in whatever restoration or repairs it needs without any MOT data to guide you.
We have 359 1981 Datsun Cherry F11 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 1981 Datsun Cherry F11
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 F11
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 358 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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