What year Datsun New 2 8c Auto is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1981 Datsun New 2 8c Auto has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 701 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Datsun New 2 8c Auto MOT failures?

The most common Datsun New 2 8c Auto MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Datsun New 2 8c Auto — Reliability by Year

1,749 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1983 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Datsun New 2 8c Auto was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1981

100.0% pass rate · 701 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1982

92.1% pass rate · 336 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	—	—	233
1982	92.1%	99,056 mi	336
1981	100.0%	11,670 mi	701
1980	—	—	479

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