1982 Datsun Cherry 1.3L Petrol · EGO 703X
1982 Datsun Cherry (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1982. Recorded mileage 89,146 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2023. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- DATSUN CHERRY
- Year / Origin
- 1982 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,146 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EGO 703X Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2022
- 89,146 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EGO 703X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1982 Datsun Cherry (EGO 703X) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Datsun Datsun Cherry (E10/F10/F11/N10)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: DATSUN CHERRY
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- Structural corrosion (sills, wheel arches and floor pans)(Serious)
The Cherry's thin steel and minimal factory rustproofing proved no match for UK winters. Rot starts in the sills, front and rear wheel arches, floor pans and strut-top seams and spreads inside box sections, so a car that looks straight outside can fail the MOT on structure. With reproduction panels scarce, extensive welding is often the only fix and frequently costs more than the car is worth.
- Spongy brakes and weak front anchors(Moderate)
Early Cherry braking is modest by modern standards and period owners describe the anchors as weak: the pedal feels spongy and the car needs long, progressive stops. Corroded wheel cylinders, perished flexible hoses and air in the hydraulic circuit make it worse, and after decades of UK salt the front caliper pistons and drum hardware can bind or seize, causing uneven braking, pulling and MOT advisories. Fresh brake fluid, new hoses and overhauled calipers or wheel cylinders transform the pedal, but original master cylinders and drums are becoming scarce on these high-volume 1970s UK sellers.
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- Structural corrosion (sills, wheel arches and floor pans)Serious
The Cherry's thin steel and minimal factory rustproofing proved no match for UK winters. Rot starts in the sills, front and rear wheel arches, floor pans and strut-top seams and spreads inside box sections, so a car that looks straight outside can fail the MOT on structure. With reproduction panels scarce, extensive welding is often the only fix and frequently costs more than the car is worth.
- Spongy brakes and weak front anchorsModerate
Early Cherry braking is modest by modern standards and period owners describe the anchors as weak: the pedal feels spongy and the car needs long, progressive stops. Corroded wheel cylinders, perished flexible hoses and air in the hydraulic circuit make it worse, and after decades of UK salt the front caliper pistons and drum hardware can bind or seize, causing uneven braking, pulling and MOT advisories. Fresh brake fluid, new hoses and overhauled calipers or wheel cylinders transform the pedal, but original master cylinders and drums are becoming scarce on these high-volume 1970s UK sellers.
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