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DE02 ETU

2002 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,831 mi
Last recorded105,831 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Nissan Interstar93,683 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 ETU
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 2 Nov 2013 104,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 102,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 68,199 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 97,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 90,074 miles

drivers seat squab deteriateing

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre app limit

slight lift in n/s front ball joint

Fail 10 Sep 2010 90,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat squab deteriateing

n/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre app limit

slight lift in n/s front ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,543 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 57,547 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2008 57,547 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 57,543 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2008 54,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 46,907 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,064 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 37,064 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Nissan Interstar?

Based on 43,912 MOT tests across 2,883 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
7,170
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
2,883
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,076
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,644
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,471
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,415
Registration plate lamp not working 1,350
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DE02 ETU is a 2002 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 93,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Interstar fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Interstar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE02 ETU registered?

DE02 ETU is a 2002 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is DE02 ETU safe to buy?

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