Nissan Mistral VIN Decoder

Enter the 17-character VIN of your Nissan Mistral to see the factory basics. Free, with no registration.

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How to use the decoder

01

Find the VIN

Look on the dashboard, the driver's door frame or in the registration document.

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Enter it above

Type all 17 characters. The letters I, O and Q are never used in a VIN.

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Read the result

See the factory basics for free, and order a full report for the history behind the VIN.

About the Nissan Mistral

A VIN of the model Nissan Mistral is 17 characters long, and the free decoder translates it into manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture. The model Nissan Mistral appears in our data for 1994 - 1999. Versions in our data: 2. Bodies: SUV. Power: 125 hp. The VIN reveals the manufacturer, the model year and the country where the car was built. If the maker codes it, the 11th character also points to the assembly plant.

A VIN does not contain accidents, mileage readings, theft records or the number of previous owners. That information comes from a paid vehicle history report. When you look at a car Nissan Mistral, compare the VIN stamped or printed on the vehicle with the one in the registration papers, character by character. A single differing character is a reason to ask questions.

Nissan Mistral versions

Versions and generations in our data. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

VersionYearsBodyPower
Nissan Mistral (R20) 5D1994 - 1999SUV100 - 125 hp
Nissan Mistral (R20) 3D1995 - 1999SUV100 - 125 hp

Model year characters for the Nissan Mistral

The 10th character of the VIN is the model year. For the Nissan Mistral, with model years 1994 - 1999 in our data, these are the characters to expect. The letters repeat every 30 years, so always confirm the year against the car itself.

  • 1994R
  • 1995S
  • 1996T
  • 1997V
  • 1998W
  • 1999X

What the VIN reveals about a Nissan Mistral

  • The manufacturer and brand (Nissan)
  • The model year
  • The country of manufacture
  • The assembly plant, when it is coded
  • The vehicle type and body style, where the manufacturer encodes it
  • Engine and model details, where available
  • Whether the VIN structure and check digit are valid

Where to find the VIN

  • 1

    Dashboard

    On the driver's side, visible through the windshield.

  • 2

    Driver's door frame

    On a sticker on the door frame or the edge of the door.

  • 3

    Registration document

    Printed in the vehicle registration or title.

  • 4

    Engine bay or chassis

    Stamped on the firewall or the frame on many models.

Learn more about VINs

A VIN is built from six parts, and each one says something about the vehicle. Our guides explain how to read it and what it can and cannot tell you.

Before you buy a used Nissan Mistral

  • Compare the VIN on the dashboard, the door frame and the documents. All three should match.
  • Look for signs of tampering around the VIN plate and the door frame sticker.
  • Ask for the service history and check it against the car.
  • Run a full history report to see recorded damage, mileage and theft records.

Decode your Nissan Mistral VIN for free

Enter the 17-character VIN and see the factory basics in seconds.

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Frequently asked questions

In which years was the Nissan Mistral built?

Our data lists model years 1994 - 1999 across 2 versions of the Nissan Mistral. The VIN of a particular car shows its model year in the 10th character.

Which VIN character shows the model year of a Nissan Mistral?

It is the 10th character. For the Nissan Mistral the characters to expect are R (1994), S (1995), T (1996), V (1997), W (1998), X (1999).

How many versions of the Nissan Mistral are in your data?

2 versions, in 1 body style, with power up to 125 hp. Use the VIN to confirm which one you have.

Where can I read the VIN on a car Nissan Mistral?

Stand outside the car and look through the windshield at the lower corner on the driver's side. You can also open the driver's door and check the frame, or read it from the registration document.

Does the free decoder show the accident history of the model Nissan Mistral?

No. Accident history is not part of the VIN. The decoder returns manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture, while damage records come from a paid vehicle history report.

Does the free VIN decoder for the model Nissan Mistral require registration?

No registration is needed. You type in the VIN and get the manufacturer, model year and country of manufacture at no cost.