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N121 XFJ

1996 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

196,474 mi
Last recorded196,474 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 XFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 196,474 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 196,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 179,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 171,262 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Feb 2012 171,245 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2011 165,540 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 165,540 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 158,784 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 151,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Checked AS Best Possible Due To Child Seat Being Fitted

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2009 151,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat Belt Checked AS Best Possible Due To Child Seat Being Fitted

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 146,949 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 146,949 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 139,818 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight play in steering idlers

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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N121 XFJ is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N121 XFJ, 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 N121 XFJ registered?

N121 XFJ is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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