What year Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1983 Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl has the highest pass rate at 74.2%, out of 1,097 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl MOT failures?

The most common Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl — Reliability by Year

2,643 vehicles · MOT data 1982–1984 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Datsun Stanza 1 8sgl 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

1983

74.2% pass rate · 1,097 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1982

61.1% pass rate · 1,181 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1984	—	—	365
1983	74.2%	49,833 mi	1,097
1982	61.1%	68,366 mi	1,181

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