Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto (1982)
1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto
CarHunch is tracking 1,127 1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1982 Datsun Laurel has a 0% first-time pass rate, meaning every vehicle tested failed its MOT—a stark contrast to the UK average of 80%—though the zero dangerous defect rate suggests failures are wear-and-tear issues rather than safety-critical problems. With an average mileage of 67,764 miles for a 42-year-old car, these Laurels are relatively low-mileage survivors, which typically indicates careful ownership rather than neglect.
The fact that vehicles recorded zero failures and zero advisories on average is unusual and likely reflects incomplete data or a very small active testing population, making it hard to predict realistic maintenance costs. Before committing to a 1982 Laurel, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection from a specialist in classic Japanese cars, as parts availability and service knowledge for this model are increasingly scarce.
We have 1,127 1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto 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 1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto
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.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto 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 1982 Datsun Laurel 2.4 Auto vehicles fall between 67,764 and 67,764 miles.
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