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M540 NEL

1994 Nissan Mistral

Red Diesel 2770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,686 mi
Last recorded115,686 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1994 Nissan Mistral122,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 NEL
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,770cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 115,686 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 31 May 2018 115,348 miles
Fail 18 May 2018

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,329 miles

surface corrosion to nsr inner wheel arch

Fail 7 Jun 2017 115,320 miles

Central Rear Braking system leaking brake flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion to nsr inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Jun 2016 115,308 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 115,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine not tested due to coolant leak (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 114,113 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

roughness in steering

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2015 114,104 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres heavily perished nearly through to inner cords

roughness in steering

Pass 5 Jun 2014 113,644 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner wheel arch

roughness in steering

Fail 29 May 2014 113,631 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner wheel arch

front brake pads well thin

roughness in steering

Pass 6 Jun 2013 113,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light cracking on rear nearside tyre wall

Fail 3 Jun 2013 113,176 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

light cracking on rear nearside tyre wall

Pass 30 May 2012 11,253 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 111,298 miles

brakes tapley tested

n/s front brake binding slighty

o/s and n/s rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2010 110,264 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 108,375 miles

brakes tapley tested

Pass 13 Jun 2008 106,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 106,301 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,878 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 102,877 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,005 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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M540 NEL is a 1994 Nissan Mistral in Red with a 2,770cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M540 NEL, 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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M540 NEL is a 1994 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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