Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2004
49.6% pass rate
from 127 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 2004 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes
    • 24% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 20% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
        • 20% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 5.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 4.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 5.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.79% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.79% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.79% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.79% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.79% fail on Linkage
    • 3.1% fail on Parking brake control (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 3.1% fail on Lever (4 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.79% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.79% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.79% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.79% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.1% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.6% fail on Horn
      • 0.79% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.79% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.79% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.4% fail on Hazard warning
      • 2.4% fail on Switch
    • 2.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.79% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.79% fail on Position lamp
  • 17% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.79% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 4.7% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage
    • 2.4% fail on Springs
      • 1.6% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.79% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.79% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
      • 0.79% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Steering
    • 4.7% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2004 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.4% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.79% fail on Locking devices
    • 1.6% fail on Power steering
      • 1.6% fail on Other components (5 times worse than other 2004 vans)
      • 0.79% fail on Pump
    • 0.79% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.9% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Bonnet (6 times worse than other 2004 vans)
  • 8.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.9% fail on Chassis
      • 3.9% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.4% fail on Transmission
      • 2.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.4% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.79% fail on Body
      • 0.79% fail on Other body component
    • 0.79% fail on Doors
      • 0.79% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition
      • 0.79% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition
  • 3.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.79% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.79% fail on Condition
    • 0.79% fail on Airbags
      • 0.79% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.79% fail on Condition
  • 2.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.79% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.79% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.79% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.79% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates