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N797 SFH

1996 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,078 mi
Last recorded145,078 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 SFH
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 145,078 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor plan to seat and belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor plan to seat and belt mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 142,056 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 140,526 miles

corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 26 Jun 2015 138,892 miles

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

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

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

corrosion throughout the underside of this vehicle

Pass 6 Jan 2014 136,134 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 133,391 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 130,274 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 125,088 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 125,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 119,234 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 119,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 116,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 113,578 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 113,437 miles

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

slight play in front hubs and nearside steering idler.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 99,408 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 88,496 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
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N797 SFH is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N797 SFH, 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 N797 SFH registered?

N797 SFH is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N797 SFH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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