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P493 YHB

1997 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2633cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,718 mi
Last recorded117,718 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Mistral113,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 YHB
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,633cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 117,718 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

emissions not tested due to fuel leak

water marks in top of screen

Fail 2 Sep 2015 117,718 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

emissions not tested due to fuel leak

water marks in top of screen

Pass 13 Aug 2014 113,767 miles

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

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

fuel rusty

Fail 18 Jul 2014 113,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 113,157 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 113,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 110,028 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,025 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,084 miles

Oil leak

Underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2009 87,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear mirror loose

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 73,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

foot brake pivot bushe side movment in bushe

rear dif dove tail oil seal leaking oil on rear brake hose ite req attension

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,908 miles

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

foot brake pivot bushe side movment in bushe

rear dif dove tail oil seal leaking oil on rear brake hose ite req attension

Pass 31 Jul 2007 61,139 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

of side front wheel bearing slight side play in bearing will req attension in due cours

Pass 17 May 2006 44,246 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 YHB is a 1997 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,633cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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