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R179 KMV

2004 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,356 mi
Last recorded54,356 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Nissan Mistral136,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 KMV
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,356 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 512,920 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

little oil leak for gearbox

Pass 31 Jul 2013 47,445 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,841 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 40,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 36,309 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Fail 26 Jan 2011 36,309 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

engine management light is on

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,898 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 27,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 16,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,118 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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R179 KMV is a 2004 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 136,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R179 KMV, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Mistral is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R179 KMV is a 2004 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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