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M442 VGR

1994 Nissan Mistral

Blue Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

231,483 mi
Last recorded231,483 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Mistral122,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 VGR
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2025 231,483 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 231,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 228,878 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 228,873 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 222,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 222,963 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 217,026 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 217,026 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 212,992 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 212,992 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 201,628 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 201,628 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2018 191,251 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 191,251 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 179,817 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 163,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 163,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (215-15) (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 148,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 148,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2014 133,708 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 133,708 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 121,368 miles

advise offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 25 Mar 2013 121,368 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,635 miles

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise offside rear tyre 3mm

Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,635 miles

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)

advise both front tyres worn on outer edges

advise offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 11 Apr 2011 96,888 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,973 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 82,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,783 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 57,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 42,908 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,908 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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M442 VGR is a 1994 Nissan Mistral in Blue with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Mistral models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 122,953 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 M442 VGR, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Mistral is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M442 VGR is a 1994 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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