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NL55 HVC

2005 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,868 mi
Last recorded131,868 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Interstar102,434 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 HVC
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 131,868 miles

Exhaust system emmits slight blue smoke on acceleration

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 128,979 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Apr 2013 128,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2012 123,345 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 123,279 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 123,246 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 108,422 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,498 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 90,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,755 miles

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

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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NL55 HVC is a 2005 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Interstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,434 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 NL55 HVC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Interstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL55 HVC is a 2005 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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