Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2003
37.0% pass rate
from 81 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 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 38% fail on Brakes (100% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 31% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 23% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 12% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 12% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 11% fail on Mechanical brake components (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 8.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 8.6% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Cable
        • 1.2% fail on Lever
        • 1.2% fail on Linkage
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 4.9% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.2% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.2% fail on Lever
  • 25% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 6.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 4.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.2% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 7.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 6.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 2.5% fail on Springs
      • 2.5% fail on Leaf springs
        • 1.2% fail on Leaf spring
        • 1.2% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 1.2% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 19% fail on Visibility
    • 15% fail on Wipers (170% worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.5% fail on Condition of glass
      • 2.5% fail on Windscreen
    • 2.5% fail on View to rear
      • 2.5% fail on Mirrors
  • 16% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 7.4% fail on Transmission
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 7.4% fail on Joints
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.5% fail on Chassis
      • 2.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.2% fail on Doors
      • 1.2% fail on Driver's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
      • 1.2% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 1.2% fail on Door condition
  • 7.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 3.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 2.5% fail on Power steering
      • 1.2% fail on Operation
      • 1.2% fail on Pump
  • 6.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.9% fail on Seat belts
      • 4.9% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.2% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.2% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plates