Datsun Patrol Lwb (1983)
1983 Datsun Patrol Lwb
CarHunch is tracking 189 1983 Datsun Patrol Lwb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
Every single one of the 189 Datsun Patrol LWBs in this dataset failed its MOT first time—a 0% pass rate versus the UK average of 80%—though the complete absence of recorded failures or dangerous defects (0%) suggests these vehicles may have dropped out of regular testing or the data captures a very specific cohort issue. The median CarHunch score of 50 and zero average advisories per vehicle paint an unclear picture, so treat this dataset with caution: it doesn't represent typical ownership experience but rather a particular subset of cars, possibly long-stored, recently imported, or facing a systematic test anomaly.
If you're seriously considering a 1983 Patrol LWB, this data alone shouldn't deter you—these are genuinely capable vehicles—but it does mean you need an independent pre-purchase inspection by a specialist who knows how to assess a 40-year-old 4x4, because MOT records for cars this old are sparse and unreliable.
We have 189 1983 Datsun Patrol Lwb 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 1983 Datsun Patrol Lwb
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.
Before you buy a Datsun Patrol Lwb
MOT history is one piece of the puzzle. These checks can reveal what CarHunch can't.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (89%) | 169 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (10%) | 19 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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