Datsun New Cherry H/b (1981)
1981 Datsun New Cherry H/b
CarHunch is tracking 11,989 1981 Datsun New Cherry H/b vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 1981 Datsun New Cherries are not passing MOT tests—a 0% pass rate compared to the 80% UK average is a serious red flag that should stop any buyer in their tracks. None of the nearly 12,000 vehicles analysed achieved a first-time pass, and there are no recorded dangerous defects, failures, or advisories, which suggests these cars are simply too old to be regularly tested on modern roads.
At an average mileage of 52,723 miles, these are genuinely low-mileage survivors, but their age (over 40 years) means they've likely been mothballed or sit unused rather than driven daily. If you're considering one as a classic or restoration project, budget heavily for bringing it up to current MOT standard—don't expect to drive it legally without major work.
We have 11,989 1981 Datsun New Cherry H/b 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 New Cherry H/b
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 New Cherry H/b
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 11,987 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1981 Datsun New Cherry H/b 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 1981 Datsun New Cherry H/b vehicles fall between 52,723 and 52,723 miles.
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