Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel (1989)
1989 Nissan Patrol Swb Diesel
CarHunch is tracking 154 1989 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 1989 Nissan Patrol is a serious red flag: zero of the 154 vehicles analysed passed their MOT on the first attempt, against a UK average pass rate of 80%. With no dangerous defects recorded and zero average failures per vehicle, the data itself appears incomplete or corrupted—these figures don't reflect real-world reliability but rather a data collection problem.
Without valid mileage, failure, or advisory information for this 35-year-old diesel 4x4, you cannot trust this dataset to guide a purchase decision. If you're genuinely considering a 1989 Patrol, have a trusted mechanic inspect it thoroughly before buying, and expect significant restoration or repair costs given the vehicle's age.
We have 154 1989 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 1989 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%) | 151 | 0% | 0 |
| Petrol (2%) | 3 | 0% | 0 |
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