Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2007
51.1% pass rate
from 137 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Brakes
    • 17% fail on Brake performance
      • 15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
        • 15% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.73% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 8.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 5.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 4.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 4.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.5% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.5% fail on Cable
        • 0.73% fail on Lever
    • 3.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.5% fail on Lever
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
    • 4.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.73% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.5% fail on Switch
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 0.73% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.73% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.73% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.73% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Visibility
    • 7.3% fail on Wipers
    • 5.1% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on View to rear
      • 0.73% fail on Mirrors
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 6.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 5.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.5% fail on Springs
      • 1.5% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.73% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.73% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.73% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.1% fail on Transmission
      • 5.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 5.1% fail on Joints
    • 2.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 2.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (8 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Body
      • 1.5% fail on Other body component
      • 0.73% fail on Panel
    • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.73% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.73% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.73% fail on Seats
      • 0.73% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.73% fail on Undertray
  • 7.3% fail on Steering
    • 5.8% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
      • 5.8% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2007 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.73% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.73% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.73% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.73% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp