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RO08 BYW

2008 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,781 mi
Last recorded171,781 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Nissan Interstar104,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 BYW
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 171,781 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 166,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre side of tread ()

Offside Front Side light dim

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump pully brakeing up and has parts chipped off inner edge

Sliding Door Can Not Be Opened From Outside

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jun 2016 166,668 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle slideing door (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre side of tread ()

Offside Front Side light dim

Oil leak ()

Power steering pump pully brakeing up and has parts chipped off inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 157,093 miles

oil leak from turbo

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Nov 2015 157,093 miles

Electrical wiring insecure towbar (1.9.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from turbo

windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Jun 2014 128,776 miles

n/s/f lower arm ball joint gator insecure, but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/r indicator going white

n/s/r lamp lens broken

rear brake pads and discs getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 14 Jun 2014 128,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f lower arm ball joint gator insecure, but still preventing ingress of dirt

n/s/r indicator going white

n/s/r lamp lens broken

rear brake pads and discs getting low

slight play in o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2013 110,674 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 87,463 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,460 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,948 miles

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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RO08 BYW is a 2008 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RO08 BYW, 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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RO08 BYW is a 2008 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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