Nissan Patrol -Please Help!

23-02-2010, 21:43

Hi, im from the North West and I didnt know where to post this but I need some help finding my grandads old car.

When i was young I was very close with my Grandad and i have a collection of pictures and remember him driving me around in his Nissan Patrol 1993. He sadly passed away when I was 4 years old and as I grew up my uncle took his old car which I loved as it was a memory of the great times i had. When i was young my parents were telling me of how he used to say he wanted me to have his car when i could drive. My uncle sold it and since that day ive been very upset and determined to find his old car. Im now at driving age and i want to have it , as its something that means alot to me. I have some details about it and would love if anyone could give me any details about where i can find it or anything like that. This is what ive got so far:

Registration Number: A789 LLM

Nissan Patrol SWB Diesel H/T 1993 3246cc Three Door Estate Manual Diesel

Any information would be extremely deeply appreciated

Many Thanks in Advanced

23-02-2010, 21:49

Sorry, Just to add, it was a Left-hand Drive

thanks

Spook · 23-02-2010, 22:05

have you tried dvla??

http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/data/reli...torequest.aspx

They might only be able to tell you if its still on the road, but its a start.

Spook

extreme-4x4 · 23-02-2010, 23:01

its still showing up on the database........... you might be lucky.

zippy656 · 23-02-2010, 23:03

you thought about putting an add in the local paper. some on emight spot it, and tell the owner...

extreme-4x4 · 23-02-2010, 23:08

your best hope is pop into the police station and say someone reversed into your car in a car park , and someone took the reg number of who did it

or ring dvla

or hpi might show up who is the owner 15 quid with rac. butmost traders get them for 6 quid

zippy656 · 23-02-2010, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

your best hope is pop into the police station and say someone reversed into your car in a car park , and someone took the reg number of who did it

great idea..

but say wifes car thats at home. they might want to see the damage before finding out

lacroupade · 23-02-2010, 23:47

Well if the DVLA entry is right, it was a 1984 manufactured left hooker that was registered in 1993, so presumably imported at that time (clearly wouldn't be a brand new 1993 model left hooker). It also says its currently unlicensed so odds are its been scrapped or on a tip somewhere as it would be 26 years old now.....

Also the 'Date of Liability' (when the VED is due) is 2003.......its long since gone.

extreme-4x4 · 23-02-2010, 23:55

most likely in some field then

lacroupade · 23-02-2010, 23:57

like i should be....

extreme-4x4 · 24-02-2010, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

like i should be....

yeah you old NAG.

back to the troll though. id still look for it . you might get lucky. and wont take much to find it

lacroupade · 24-02-2010, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by extreme-4x4

yeah you old NAG.

back to the troll though. id still look for it . you might get lucky. and wont take much to find it

eh? when it ain't been taxed for seven years? who are you, Sherlock Holmes already? LMAO!

24-02-2010, 00:47

Thanks alot for the information and advice guys, really appreciate it. I call my cousin telling me a Polish man had bought it off his dad for the purpose of driving to Poland, i dont know if the man did in the end, but does this answer for it not being on the road at the moment?

Thanks again

lacroupade · 24-02-2010, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by 007

Thanks alot for the information and advice guys, really appreciate it. I call my cousin telling me a Polish man had bought it off his dad for the purpose of driving to Poland, i dont know if the man did in the end, but does this answer for it not being on the road at the moment?

Thanks again

It would certainly be one reason and might explain why it hasn't been formally scrapped (which would have made it vanish from the DVLA register).........

The Patrolman · 25-02-2010, 00:34

I would expect a '93 Troll to have a half life of at least 100years so you should be able to find at least some parts of the chassis.......!!!
Steve

23-02-2010, 21:43	#1
007 Guest Posts: n/a	Nissan Patrol -Please Help! Hi, im from the North West and I didnt know where to post this but I need some help finding my grandads old car. When i was young I was very close with my Grandad and i have a collection of pictures and remember him driving me around in his Nissan Patrol 1993. He sadly passed away when I was 4 years old and as I grew up my uncle took his old car which I loved as it was a memory of the great times i had. When i was young my parents were telling me of how he used to say he wanted me to have his car when i could drive. My uncle sold it and since that day ive been very upset and determined to find his old car. Im now at driving age and i want to have it , as its something that means alot to me. I have some details about it and would love if anyone could give me any details about where i can find it or anything like that. This is what ive got so far: Registration Number: A789 LLM Nissan Patrol SWB Diesel H/T 1993 3246cc Three Door Estate Manual Diesel Any information would be extremely deeply appreciated Many Thanks in Advanced

23-02-2010, 21:49	#2
007 Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry, Just to add, it was a Left-hand Drive thanks

23-02-2010, 22:05	#3
Spook Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: north west Vehicle: Can't say too embarassing Posts: 156	have you tried dvla?? http://www.dft.gov.uk/dvla/data/reli...torequest.aspx They might only be able to tell you if its still on the road, but its a start. Spook

23-02-2010, 23:01	#4
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	its still showing up on the database........... you might be lucky.

23-02-2010, 23:03	#5
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,136	you thought about putting an add in the local paper. some on emight spot it, and tell the owner...

23-02-2010, 23:08	#6
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	your best hope is pop into the police station and say someone reversed into your car in a car park , and someone took the reg number of who did it or ring dvla or hpi might show up who is the owner 15 quid with rac. butmost traders get them for 6 quid

23-02-2010, 23:47	#8
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Well if the DVLA entry is right, it was a 1984 manufactured left hooker that was registered in 1993, so presumably imported at that time (clearly wouldn't be a brand new 1993 model left hooker). It also says its currently unlicensed so odds are its been scrapped or on a tip somewhere as it would be 26 years old now..... Also the 'Date of Liability' (when the VED is due) is 2003.......its long since gone.

23-02-2010, 23:55	#9
extreme-4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: WALES Posts: 6,295	most likely in some field then

23-02-2010, 23:57	#10
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	like i should be....

24-02-2010, 00:47	#13
007 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks alot for the information and advice guys, really appreciate it. I call my cousin telling me a Polish man had bought it off his dad for the purpose of driving to Poland, i dont know if the man did in the end, but does this answer for it not being on the road at the moment? Thanks again

25-02-2010, 00:34	#15
The Patrolman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Redcar, Teesside Vehicle: Y60 Patrol 4.2 PeTroll Posts: 2,122	I would expect a '93 Troll to have a half life of at least 100years so you should be able to find at least some parts of the chassis.......!!! Steve