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R998 JAR

1997 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

67,818 mi
Last recorded67,818 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Mistral113,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR998 JAR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2015 67,818 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 63,845 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,695 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 57,006 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 51,847 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,772 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 33,730 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,715 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,845 miles

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

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

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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R998 JAR is a 1997 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,660cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R998 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R998 JAR registered?

R998 JAR is a 1997 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R998 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R998 JAR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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