Datsun Patrol Lwb (1982)
1982 Datsun Patrol Lwb
CarHunch has 298 1982 Datsun Patrol Lwb vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1982 Datsun Patrol Lwb 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.
Got a specific Datsun Patrol Lwb you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1982 Datsun Patrol LWB falls outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—this generation was classified as a commercial vehicle and tested under the separate DVSA heavy-vehicle regime, so standard MOT pass rates and defect statistics don't apply here. The 298 vehicles in our sample are largely survivors, and their presence in records suggests they've remained in use or preservation, but without comparable MOT test data we cannot assess their reliability through the usual framework.
What matters for a buyer is understanding the Patrol's original purpose and longevity: it was built as a rugged workhorse for farms, exports, and off-road use, and the ones still on the road today are typically well-maintained by enthusiasts or working owners who understand their limitations. If you're considering a 1982 Patrol, focus on hands-on inspection of the chassis, engine bay, and underside for corrosion and wear—a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist in Japanese 4x4s is essential, since these vehicles' condition varies wildly depending on their working life and storage history.
We have 298 1982 Datsun Patrol Lwb 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 1982 Datsun Patrol Lwb
Based on MOT data from 298 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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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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Colour Breakdown
Based on 536 Datsun Patrol Lwb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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