CarVerify

Free Car Check

M998 VBR

2005 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2663cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

218,083 mi
Last recorded218,083 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Mistral131,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM998 VBR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,663cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 218,083 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 218,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 212,554 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 212,554 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 202,397 miles

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front light lense deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2014 202,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front light lense deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 178,631 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 163,881 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 163,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2011 152,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 152,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 135,245 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 135,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 116,422 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Nov 2008 116,422 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,986 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 88,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 76,125 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
Full Nissan Mistral reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M998 VBR is a 2005 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,663cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 131,642 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 M998 VBR, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Mistral is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M998 VBR?

You can check the full history of M998 VBR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M998 VBR registered?

M998 VBR is a 2005 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is M998 VBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M998 VBR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M998 VBR have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M998 VBR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.