Nissan Patrol Lwb (1986)
1986 Nissan Patrol Lwb
CarHunch has 157 1986 Nissan 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 1986 Nissan 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 Nissan vehicles below.
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The 1986 Nissan Patrol LWB doesn't appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—157 vehicles were analysed but returned no test statistics, which is typical for heavy commercial variants of this era that fall under the separate DVSA testing regime. This vehicle was primarily sold as a commercial workhorse or specialist off-roader, often used for expedition work, farming, or light haulage rather than as a standard private car, which explains why MOT records are sparse or categorised differently.
Without MOT data, you can't use our reliability benchmarks here, but the Patrol's legendary reputation for ruggedness and longevity is well-earned—these are simple, mechanically robust machines that respond well to honest maintenance. If you're considering a 1986 example today, focus on service history, structural integrity (rust is the real enemy on older Nissans), and whether it's been properly maintained as a working vehicle rather than left to deteriorate; a Patrol that's been used regularly and serviced is far more trustworthy than one that's been idle.
We have 157 1986 Nissan 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 1986 Nissan Patrol Lwb
Based on MOT data from 157 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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