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DN03 RCV

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 RCV
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2019 140,121 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side poor operation (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced jacking point to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member around suspension hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member around suspension hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear spring hangers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bearing noise heard when driven but can not find when on test

Pass 12 Oct 2018 139,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point/inner sill holed and corroded but out of prescribed area

park brake only just performance

Fail 11 Oct 2018 139,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule pipe made to hose on caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front jacking point/inner sill holed and corroded but out of prescribed area

Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,887 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt on spring hanger mount heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bolt on spring hanger mount heavily corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear service brakes low performance

Pass 3 Nov 2016 129,060 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to compansater (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear park brake only just passed performance

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

vehicle body is in a poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2015 122,750 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,606 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 117,602 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,353 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 108,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

complete rear bumper damaged in various places

exhaust rubbers worn

o/s outer door handle difficult and lazy to operate, but does open eventually

Fail 8 Nov 2012 108,788 miles

Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 98,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 98,559 miles

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 89,671 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,769 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,357 miles

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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DN03 RCV is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 98,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN03 RCV, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN03 RCV is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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