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R158 LBX

1998 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

188,684 mi
Last recorded188,684 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 LBX
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2013 188,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Airbag warning light indicates a fault

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

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

Speedo not illuminated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 167,467 miles

Front indicator lamps are in poor condition.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Some play in o/s rear anti roll bar link.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 167,467 miles

Front indicator lamps are in poor condition.

Metal brake pipes going to & at rear are corroding.

Metal fuel pipes are corroding.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some play in o/s rear anti roll bar link.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 145,872 miles

ABS light goes out with ignition warning lamp. Correct proceedure not printed on VT40. Equivalent model nissan terrano on 2000 autodata does follow this proceedure.

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & o/s is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 2 Feb 2011 145,839 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres are wearing unevenly & o/s is close to the limit.

Oil on engine.

Various metal brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 135,958 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 124,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to underbody chassis

Pass 10 Jul 2008 122,313 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 122,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2007 115,426 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 115,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 94,166 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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R158 LBX is a 1998 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%.

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 R158 LBX, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Mistral is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R158 LBX is a 1998 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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