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M251 RTG

2003 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

106,764 mi
Last recorded106,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Mistral125,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 RTG
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 106,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 106,764 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 106,764 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 106,765 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 106,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Battery insecure

advise offside rear tyre wear.

nearside rear tyre irregularly worn.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 104,959 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in near side front antiroll bar D bush

Fail 7 Feb 2007 104,959 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

slight play in near side front antiroll bar D bush

Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,414 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 101,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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M251 RTG is a 2003 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 M251 RTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M251 RTG registered?

M251 RTG is a 2003 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is M251 RTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 RTG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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