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N231 XBR

2005 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,058 mi
Last recorded193,058 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Mistral131,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 XBR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 193,058 miles

Nearside Body very rusty.

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 193,057 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Body very rusty.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 187,668 miles

Chassis has a large amount of corrosion, but no holes.

Fuel pipe has a large amount of corrosion from front to the back.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear seats folded & not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 187,648 miles

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

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

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

Chassis has a large amount of corrosion, but no holes.

Fuel pipe has a large amount of corrosion from front to the back.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear seats folded & not allowing a full inspection of rear seat belts.

Fail 28 May 2015 186,992 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

O/S/F Brake pipe coated

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 185,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 185,750 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 175,373 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 175,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 168,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 168,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 115,719 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 140,578 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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N231 XBR is a 2005 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N231 XBR, 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.

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N231 XBR is a 2005 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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