Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii Auto (1980)
1980 Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii Auto
CarHunch has 632 1980 Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii Auto 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 160j Violet Mkiii 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 Datsun vehicles below.
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The 1980 Datsun 160J Violet Mk III does not appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—a common situation for cars of this age that may have been withdrawn from the road, scrapped, or registered under different classifications. Without MOT test records from the database, we cannot provide a pass rate or defect analysis for this cohort, so traditional reliability verdicts don't apply here. What we do know is that only 632 vehicles of this model are linked to this dataset, suggesting very few remain in active UK use today. If you're considering one of these cars, focus on the individual vehicle's history and condition rather than cohort statistics—inspect maintenance records carefully, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist in classic Japanese cars, and budget for potential parts availability challenges given the model's age and relative rarity.
We have 632 1980 Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii 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
Before you buy a 1980 Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii Auto
Based on MOT data from 632 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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Based on 2,225 Datsun 160j Violet Mkiii Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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