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P493 RNB

1997 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,566 mi
Last recorded225,566 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Mistral113,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 RNB
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 225,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 211,474 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 199,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 198,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 178,447 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 178,104 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 165,330 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2013 165,330 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 163,072 miles

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 11 May 2012 163,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 May 2011 159,513 miles

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 159,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 155,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2010 155,144 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 150,750 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 50,208 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 144,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 135,704 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 124,422 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 124,422 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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P493 RNB is a 1997 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 113,767 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 P493 RNB, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Mistral is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P493 RNB is a 1997 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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