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N225 RDL

2003 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

165,857 mi
Last recorded165,857 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Mistral125,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 RDL
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 165,857 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 164,516 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 6 Sep 2012 164,516 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

O/S/F TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 3 Sep 2011 156,542 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 150,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 147,393 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 147,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 142,738 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 142,735 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 137,399 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 137,397 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 124,331 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 109,222 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 109,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N225 RDL is a 2003 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 125,827 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 N225 RDL, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Mistral is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N225 RDL is a 2003 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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