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N42 TDW

1996 Nissan Mistral

White Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,260 mi
Last recorded112,260 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 TDW
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2007 112,260 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 112,259 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

extensive welding repairs have been carried out to rear floor from inside the vehicle

offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 104,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 104,859 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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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N42 TDW is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in White with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N42 TDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N42 TDW registered?

N42 TDW is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N42 TDW safe to buy?

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