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Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI reliable? We analysed 1,382 real MOT tests across 878 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,382 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.1%
Typical Mileage
55,617mi
Annual Mileage
15,249mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI.

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

78.1%
2023
75.1%
2022

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
8,358 mi/yr
Typical
15,249 mi/yr
Average
16,608 mi/yr
Heavy usage
21,676 mi/yr

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 388 78.1% 32,987 48,757 69,140
2022 933 75.1% 39,385 57,577 80,392

How Long Does a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Last?

Based on 878 Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.5 years
Median
2.0 years

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
55,617 mi
75th Percentile
79,549 mi
95th Percentile
129,011 mi
Max Recorded
269,820 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2023

78.1% MOT pass rate from 388 tests

Year to avoid
2022

75.1% MOT pass rate from 933 tests

The best year to buy a used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.1% across 388 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI THIS CAR 76.1% 1,382 55,617 mi — yrs
Nissan Micra 71.4% 10,566,512 55,214 mi 37 yrs
Nissan Qashqai 77.3% 6,506,323 59,398 mi 19 yrs
Nissan Juke 79.3% 3,002,435 49,593 mi 16 yrs
Daf Trucks Fa LF45.170 74.6% 603 257,231 mi 21 yrs

Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI?

The Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.1% across 1,382 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI owner drives around 15,249 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI reliable?
Based on 1,382 MOT tests, the Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI has a 76.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI do per year?
The typical Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI does around 15,249 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI is 2023 with a 78.1% pass rate across 388 tests.