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L389 GTG

2003 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,914 mi
Last recorded169,914 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Mistral125,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 GTG
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 169,914 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

N/S/R light cracked

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Fail 31 Jan 2011 169,914 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

General underbody corrosion on vehicle front to rear

N/S/R light cracked

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2010 164,002 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes front to back of vehicle

Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes front to back

Pass 18 Dec 2008 160,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 160,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 155,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 150,312 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air bag warning on

n/s/f steering play

n/s/r indicator lens cracked

oil warning on

Pass 21 Sep 2005 144,029 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

How Reliable is the Nissan Mistral?

Based on 6,134 MOT tests across 599 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
6,952
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
599
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 431
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 355
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 289
position lamp(s) not working 238
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 220
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L389 GTG is a 2003 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 125,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Mistral fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 431 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L389 GTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Mistral typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Mistral is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L389 GTG is a 2003 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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