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DX03 NRU

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

118,100 mi
Last recorded118,100 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 NRU
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 118,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Outer body damaged

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under body corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 77,107 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 16% needs adjustment or repair

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 58,450 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,393 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 57,393 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 55,333 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 52,721 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,806 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 50,806 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 45,594 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 45,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 33,198 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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DX03 NRU is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX03 NRU, 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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DX03 NRU is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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