Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii (1980)
1980 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii
CarHunch has 5,165 1980 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1980 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii 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 Datsun vehicles below.
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The 1980 Datsun 140J Violet Mkiii does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so no pass rates, failure patterns, or defect data are available for this cohort of 5,165 vehicles. This is unsurprising given the car's age — it's now over 40 years old, and most examples either no longer exist, have been converted to historic vehicle status (which exempts them from MOT testing), or are in specialist collections rather than regular UK road use. If you're considering one of these cars, focus on finding a well-maintained example from a knowledgeable enthusiast seller, as you won't be able to use MOT history as a reliability guide; instead, inspect service records, rust history, and the condition of engine seals and fuel system components, which are the typical weak points on 1980s Japanese saloons.
We have 5,165 1980 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii 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
Before you buy a 1980 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii
Based on MOT data from 5,165 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 21,970 Datsun 140j Violet Mkiii vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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