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N956 HWC

1996 Nissan Mistral

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,861 mi
Last recorded83,861 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Mistral125,725 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 HWC
MakeNissan
ModelMistral
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 83,861 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,066 miles

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 80,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade split

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 76,040 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 76,040 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 70,908 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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N956 HWC is a 1996 Nissan Mistral in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N956 HWC, 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.

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What year was N956 HWC registered?

N956 HWC is a 1996 Nissan Mistral, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N956 HWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N956 HWC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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