Nissan Patrol Swb (1986)
1986 Nissan Patrol Swb
CarHunch is tracking 102 1986 Nissan Patrol Swb vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Nissan Patrol SWB has a 0% first-time pass rate, which sits dramatically below the UK average of 80%—a stark indicator that every single vehicle in this sample required at least one repair before passing inspection. The good news is that none of the 102 vehicles analysed recorded a dangerous defect, and the zero average failures and advisories per vehicle suggest the issues encountered are relatively minor and fixable.
The median Carhunch score of 50 reflects the age and condition typical of a 37-year-old vehicle, but without mileage data we can't assess whether these Patrols have been driven hard or carefully maintained. If you're considering one, treat it as a restoration or specialist project rather than a ready-to-drive purchase—plan for pre-MOT work and budget for repairs before attempting inspection.
We have 102 1986 Nissan Patrol Swb 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 1986 Nissan Patrol Swb
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
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (56%) | 57 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (44%) | 45 | 0% | 0 |
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