Nissan Interstar MOT Results

Registered in 2009
47.1% pass rate
from 172 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 2009 vans and highlighted areas where the Nissan Interstar is unusually good or bad.

  • 28% fail on Brakes (84% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 25% fail on Brake performance (190% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 23% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 23% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 9.3% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 9.3% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 8.1% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.58% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 5.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs
      • 1.2% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.2% fail on Cable
    • 3.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 3.5% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.58% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.58% fail on Lever
    • 0.58% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.58% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.58% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Switch (102 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 0.58% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
    • 0.58% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.58% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.58% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 9.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.4% fail on Ball joint
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.58% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.58% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.58% fail on Shackle pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 9.3% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 8.1% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
        • 8.1% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.2% fail on Joints
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.58% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.58% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.58% fail on Body
      • 0.58% fail on Other body component
    • 0.58% fail on Doors
      • 0.58% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.58% fail on Door condition
  • 9.9% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.58% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.58% fail on Windscreen
  • 7.6% fail on Steering
    • 5.2% fail on Steering gear (8 times worse than other 2009 vans)
      • 5.2% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Operation
  • 7.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 4.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2009 vans)
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Condition
  • 4.1% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.58% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% better than other 2009 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (82% better than other 2009 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.58% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.58% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.58% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.58% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.58% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.58% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.58% fail on Attachment