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M261 VGR

1995 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

263,298 mi
Last recorded263,298 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Nissan Mistral117,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 VGR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2016 263,298 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings handbrake mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 244,338 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 244,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush REAR BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 222,087 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 222,004 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 185,523 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 156,974 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 156,974 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,450 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 136,450 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

steering box oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 128,181 miles

Leak on power steering box

Fail 25 Sep 2010 128,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,966 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 117,966 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 104,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight oil leak on steering box

Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,959 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 8 Aug 2007 89,496 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 89,496 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 75,862 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 75,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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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M261 VGR is a 1995 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M261 VGR, 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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M261 VGR is a 1995 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 20 April 1995.

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