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J10 FOU

1996 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2660cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,866 mi
Last recorded104,866 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 FOU
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,660cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 104,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,208 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 103,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 102,619 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 101,787 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 100,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 99,657 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,747 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,435 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,753 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 86,741 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 80,207 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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J10 FOU 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 91.7%.

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 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 J10 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J10 FOU registered?

J10 FOU is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for J10 FOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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