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P997 FTA

1996 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

151,924 mi
Last recorded151,924 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 151,924 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel pipes corroding

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 151,219 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside front tyres feathering

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2012 151,219 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside and nearside front tyres feathering

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2011 145,232 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 27 May 2011 145,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2010 133,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 117,693 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Unable to see front brake pads

Fail 3 Jun 2009 117,693 miles

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Unable to see front brake pads

Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

engine tray slightly insecure

unable to check front brake pads

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2008 109,061 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

unable to check front brake pads

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

brake warning light on

engine tray slightly insecure

unable to fully check front underside of vehicle due to engine tray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2007 93,805 miles

Brake fluid low †Parking brake only just meets criteria

Fail 6 Jun 2007 93,805 miles

Brake fluid low †Parking brake only just meets criteria

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P997 FTA is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P997 FTA, 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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P997 FTA is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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