Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI reliable? We analysed 2,068 real MOT tests across 1,395 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Interstar Tekna 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 Tekna DCI.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 510 | 74.7% | 25,954 | 44,751 | 69,831 |
| 2022 | 1,444 | 77.9% | 32,465 | 52,560 | 73,379 |
How Long Does a Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Last?
Based on 1,395 Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Interstar Tekna 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 Tekna DCI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.9% MOT pass rate from 1,444 tests
74.7% MOT pass rate from 510 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.9% across 1,444 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 74.7% — 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 Tekna 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 Tekna DCI THIS CAR | 77.1% | 2,068 | 49,338 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 |
| Aprilia Rally 50 | 74.9% | 2,287 | 13,836 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Interstar Tekna DCI has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.1% across 2,068 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 Tekna 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 Tekna DCI owner drives around 11,955 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.