Nissan Patrol Swb (1985)
1985 Nissan Patrol Swb
CarHunch has 215 1985 Nissan Patrol Swb vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1985 Nissan Patrol Swb 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 1985 Nissan Patrol SWB doesn't appear in the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—this is because the Patrol was primarily sold as a heavy commercial vehicle during that era and falls under the separate DVSA testing regime. Of the 215 examples analysed, 128 are diesel-powered, reflecting the model's commercial roots and typical buyer profile (farmers, contractors, and fleet operators rather than private motorists). Without standard MOT pass rate data, you cannot use conventional reliability metrics to compare this Patrol against modern vehicles, but the model's reputation for durability and simple mechanics means surviving examples are often valued precisely for repairability and off-road capability.
If you're considering one, focus on mechanical inspection rather than MOT history: check the engine bay and underside for rust (these vehicles are now 40 years old), verify maintenance records, and test drive to listen for transmission and engine noise. Any 1985 Patrol is now a specialist vehicle—seek out a pre-purchase inspection from someone familiar with Japanese commercials rather than relying on standard dealer checks.
We have 215 1985 Nissan Patrol Swb 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 1985 Nissan Patrol Swb
Based on MOT data from 215 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 505 Nissan Patrol Swb vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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