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Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto (1986)

442 real MOT outcomes analysed

1986 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto

CarHunch has 442 1986 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 442 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1986 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Nissan vehicles below.

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UK

Unfortunately, there is no MOT test data available for the 1986 Nissan Cherry GS 1.3 Auto in the DVLA light-vehicle database—this cohort of 442 vehicles has simply not generated usable statistics, likely because vehicles of this age are rarely presented for testing anymore or exist in very small numbers on UK roads today. The Carhunch score of 50 reflects this data vacuum rather than any reliability judgment.

What you need to know is that any 1986 Cherry still on the road is now nearly 40 years old and will be operating well beyond its design life; if you're considering one, its condition depends entirely on maintenance history and current state, not on industry-wide MOT trends. Before committing to purchase, have a pre-purchase inspection carried out by a specialist familiar with 1980s Japanese compact cars, and budget for age-related wear on seals, suspension, and electrics regardless of mileage.

MOT statistics not available

We have 442 1986 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1986 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto

Based on MOT data from 442 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,439 Nissan Cherry Gs 1.3 Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Red 20.2%
290
Blue 17.3%
249
Gold 15.2%
219
Black 12.5%
180
Green 12.1%
174
Silver 11.8%
170
White 10.1%
146
Grey 0.8%
11
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