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M174 VRB

1995 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,770 mi
Last recorded149,770 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Mistral117,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM174 VRB
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 149,770 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust mounts worn

Fail 17 Mar 2014 149,768 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear exhaust mounts worn

Pass 27 Mar 2013 144,154 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 144,154 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brake discs worn //

high handbrake travel

Pass 25 Mar 2011 123,196 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak, requires investigation

o/s steering drag link end ball joint rubber split

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear

Fail 16 Mar 2011 123,111 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant leak, requires investigation

o/s steering drag link end ball joint rubber split

strong advise corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at rear

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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M174 VRB is a 1995 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 117,825 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M174 VRB, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Mistral is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M174 VRB is a 1995 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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