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P818 UAH

1996 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

248,784 mi
Last recorded248,784 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 UAH
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 248,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift near limit (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 248,441 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow brake servo system (3.3.E.6)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure link nut loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed at tie rod front mounting (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexy (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lift near limit (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush split (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 240,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2015 240,030 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Jun 2014 231,026 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s steering drop arm.

Pass 20 Jun 2014 231,026 miles

slight play in n/s steering drop arm.

Pass 30 May 2013 217,859 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 217,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 210,043 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 210,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 193,338 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 184,380 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 184,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 169,992 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 155,755 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 142,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 129,247 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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P818 UAH is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P818 UAH, 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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P818 UAH is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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