Datsun New 2.8c Auto (1982)
1982 Datsun New 2.8c Auto
CarHunch analysed 336 real MOT records for the 1982 Datsun New 2.8c Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1982 Datsun has a 50% first-time MOT pass rate, which is half the UK average of 80%—a significant reliability concern for a car now over 40 years old. More worryingly, 0.3% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects during testing, suggesting safety issues that buyers need to take seriously.
The median mileage of 99,056 miles is reasonable for a car of this age, but the 50% pass rate tells you that age and condition are the real problem here, not just wear. With negligible failures per vehicle (0.01) and minimal advisories (0.1), when these cars do fail their MOT they tend to fail badly rather than gradually—so a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in classic Datsuns is essential before committing to a purchase.
What to check before buying a 1982 Datsun New 2.8c 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 New 2.8c 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 New 2.8c Auto vehicles fall between 55,943 and 99,056 miles.
MOT History Averages
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