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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Interstar Acenta DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.1% MOT pass rate from 388 tests
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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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.