Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2005
51.3% pass rate
from 119 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 2005 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (55% worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 24% fail on Brake performance (130% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 22% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 22% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 8.4% fail on Rbt
          • 7.6% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 6.7% fail on Rbt (200% worse than other 2005 vans)
          • 6.7% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
    • 6.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.0% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 2.5% fail on Lever (28 times worse than other 2005 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Cable
        • 0.84% fail on Linkage
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.84% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.84% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.7% fail on Lever
    • 0.84% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.84% fail on Pedal
    • 0.84% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.84% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.84% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.84% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.84% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 24% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.84% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.0% fail on Hazard warning (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 5.0% fail on Switch (8 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.5% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.84% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 13% fail on Suspension arms (100% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 12% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.84% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.84% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.84% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Steering
    • 8.4% fail on Steering gear (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
      • 8.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.84% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.84% fail on Power steering
      • 0.84% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 9.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 6.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2005 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.5% fail on Condition
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.0% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.84% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.84% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.84% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Transmission
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.5% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Doors
      • 0.84% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.84% fail on Door condition
      • 0.84% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.84% fail on Door condition
    • 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.84% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.84% fail on Chassis
      • 0.84% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.84% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.84% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.84% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.84% fail on Body
      • 0.84% fail on Other body component
    • 0.84% fail on Load security
      • 0.84% fail on Loading door
    • 0.84% fail on Seats
      • 0.84% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 5.0% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Size/type
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth