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M553 CTR

1995 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,457 mi
Last recorded192,457 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 1995 Nissan Mistral117,825 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 CTR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 192,457 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 172,276 miles

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

N/s/f wiper split

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 172,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

N/s/f wiper split

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 156,472 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 147,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers window not operating

Fail 10 Sep 2010 147,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers window not operating

Pass 11 Sep 2009 138,432 miles

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

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

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

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

bottom cover fitted to engine bay

Fail 10 Sep 2009 138,432 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bottom cover fitted to engine bay

Pass 5 Sep 2008 129,019 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 129,019 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 122,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 122,831 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers do not park automatically.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 114,442 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2005 112,519 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 112,519 miles

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

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

WIPER CONTROL RELAY DEFECTIVE & DISCONNECTED

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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M553 CTR is a 1995 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M553 CTR, 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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M553 CTR is a 1995 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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