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M268 FNW

1996 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,051 mi
Last recorded104,051 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM268 FNW
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 104,051 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 104,049 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 88,903 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise that the rear axle bumpstops are insecure !

Pass 10 Jan 2008 59,708 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,524 miles

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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M268 FNW is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 125,725 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 M268 FNW, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Mistral is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M268 FNW registered?

M268 FNW is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is M268 FNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M268 FNW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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