Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel (1987)
1987 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 122 1987 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Nissan Patrol SWB diesel has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a stark warning: every single one of the 122 vehicles tested failed its MOT on the first attempt. The complete absence of any vehicles passing first time, combined with zero dangerous defects recorded, suggests these cars are being presented for test in severely neglected condition rather than being fundamentally unsafe.
With a median CarHunch score of just 50 and mileage data unavailable, the picture is muddied—but the 0% pass rate almost certainly reflects the age and storage condition of remaining examples rather than an inherent design flaw. If you're considering one of these, expect serious remedial work before it will legally pass inspection; treat any Patrol from this era as a restoration project, not a usable purchase.
We have 122 1987 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel 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 1987 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel
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 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (98%) | 120 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 2 | 0% | 0 |
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