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K18 DSS

2003 Nissan Interstar

Silver Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,383 mi
Last recorded151,383 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 DSS
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,383 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 151,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 145,613 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 123,215 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2014 120,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,350 miles

reg plates starting to delaminate/rear psads and discs in a very poor condition and appear to be heat damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2012 117,781 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 117,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front discs lipped and corroded

both rear discs lipped and corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 105,527 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2009 84,655 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 71,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 71,594 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,623 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

all brake pads getting low.

n/s/r plastic arch loose.

powered steering fluid low.

water low in header tank.

Fail 14 Dec 2007 54,623 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

all brake pads getting low.

n/s/r plastic arch loose.

powered steering fluid low.

water low in header tank.

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,955 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear 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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K18 DSS is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Silver with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 K18 DSS, 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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K18 DSS is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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