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R943 PHG

2008 Nissan Interstar

Black Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,430 mi
Last recorded157,430 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Interstar104,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 PHG
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 157,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 155,855 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 155,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 151,872 miles

Central Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 146,116 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 136,744 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 136,697 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 129,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 123,595 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 123,570 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 109,307 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,203 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,885 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,322 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 52,322 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 44,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 34,335 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres starting to split and wear low on outside edges.

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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R943 PHG is a 2008 Nissan Interstar in Black with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R943 PHG, 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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What year was R943 PHG registered?

R943 PHG is a 2008 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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