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FH57 BTZ

2008 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

211,458 mi
Last recorded211,458 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Interstar104,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH57 BTZ
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 211,458 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 211,448 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 198,302 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2024 198,301 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 177,095 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 176,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 165,148 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 164,861 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 149,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 143,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 131,602 miles

Central Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat deflector (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 May 2019 131,586 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Upper Exhaust silencer slightly loose heat deflector (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 May 2018 122,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 112,413 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 112,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint SHOWS PLAY ON SHAKER PLATES (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BADLY WORN AND LIPPED (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint SHOWS PLAY ON SHAKER PLATES (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 111,031 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

ignition key stiff in operation

Fail 13 Feb 2017 110,936 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened corroded (2.4.B.1a)

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

ignition key stiff in operation

Pass 19 Feb 2016 103,128 miles

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

glow plug light illuminated

oil leaks

Pass 10 Mar 2015 95,674 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 95,674 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,005 miles

exhaust back box 1 out of 3 rubbers split

slight bind both front wheels

Pass 7 Mar 2013 81,601 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 72,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 64,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust tailpipe mounting deteriorating

front & rear brake pads getting low

nearside & offside front tyres close to wear bars

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

noise from rear wheels when rotating - suspect discs

offside front brake disc inner surface corroding

offside front lower arm - rear bush deteriorating

Fail 2 Mar 2011 62,155 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust tailpipe mounting deteriorating

front & rear brake pads getting low

nearside & offside front tyres close to wear bars

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded

noise from rear wheels when rotating - suspect discs

offside front brake disc inner surface corroding

offside front lower arm - rear bush deteriorating

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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FH57 BTZ is a 2008 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 104,699 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 FH57 BTZ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Interstar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FH57 BTZ is a 2008 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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