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H16 HRJ

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,735 mi
Last recorded102,735 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 HRJ
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,735 miles

Both front jacking points coated

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight underbody/body corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2025 101,893 miles

Both front jacking point areas covered in underseal

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Slight underside corrosion

Pass 21 May 2024 100,408 miles

Both front jacking point welding repairs covered in underseal

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2024 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 99,959 miles

Both front jacking points slightly corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 99,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 99,756 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete Door B pillar (0.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 97,049 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vin plate part worn away in o/s/f door shut. dash vin legible

Fail 25 Mar 2021 97,045 miles

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

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vin plate part worn away in o/s/f door shut. dash vin legible

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vin plate part worn away in o/s/f door shut. dash vin legible

Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,567 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vin plate part worn away in o/s/f door shut. dash vin legible

Pass 27 Mar 2019 94,027 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner brake pad worn

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner brake pad worn

Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,098 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,184 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 70,496 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 62,336 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,223 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 46,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 38,907 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,260 miles

front brake discs well worn

o/s/f brake pads very well worn

Pass 9 Oct 2009 21,048 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,145 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,695 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 14,645 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 14,645 miles

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

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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H16 HRJ is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H16 HRJ, 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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H16 HRJ is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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