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N838 BNN

1996 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

128,216 mi
Last recorded128,216 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 BNN
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 128,216 miles

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

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

both rear tyres poor condition

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,314 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 123,898 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,893 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2014 120,860 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 113,772 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 108,547 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

REAR SEATS FOLDED DOWN BELTS NOT INSPECTED

Fail 24 Oct 2012 108,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel pipes corroded

rear seats folded down belts not checked

Fail 25 Oct 2011 104,222 miles

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

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,222 miles

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

Front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,905 miles

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

UNDERBODY STEEL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

Fail 27 Oct 2010 99,904 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

UNDERBODY STEEL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

Pass 27 Oct 2009 95,968 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

UNDERBODY STEEL BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO BLISTER WITH CORROSION

Pass 17 Oct 2008 91,731 miles

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

UNDERBODY STEEL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

Fail 16 Oct 2008 91,730 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

UNDERBODY STEEL BRAKE PIPES BLISTERING WITH CORROSION

Pass 30 Oct 2007 88,278 miles

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

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Fail 30 Oct 2007 88,277 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Fail 25 Oct 2006 82,007 miles

HANDBRAKE LINKAGE PULLING UNEVENLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOOKS LOW ON PRESSURE

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)

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD LIMIT

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,007 miles

HANDBRAKE LINKAGE PULLING UNEVENLY

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOOKS LOW ON PRESSURE

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)

REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL TREAD LIMIT

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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N838 BNN is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N838 BNN, 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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N838 BNN is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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