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RY03 YHC

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

228,442 mi
Last recorded228,442 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 YHC
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 228,442 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 197,074 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear coil springs corroded

steering / suspension has play

vehicle structure slightly corroded

wipers smeary

Pass 14 May 2016 192,224 miles

bottom engine mount damp with oil

crack in screen

engine management light on

front wipers smeary

Fail 14 May 2016 192,224 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

bottom engine mount damp with oil

crack in screen

engine management light on

front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Jun 2015 180,297 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jun 2015 180,297 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Jul 2014 162,320 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 145,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to front bumper

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r disc back plate deteriorated

steering rack inner arm joints slight play

Pass 2 Jul 2013 145,696 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to front bumper

n/s wiper blade starting to split

n/s/r disc back plate deteriorated

steering rack inner arm joints slight play

Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,247 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,247 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 108,915 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 108,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 92,200 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 77,447 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,781 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

age cracking on both front tyres

small stone chips on windscreen

Fail 20 Jun 2008 65,781 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

age cracking on both front tyres

small stone chips on windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,742 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 42,252 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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RY03 YHC is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,489cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RY03 YHC, 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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RY03 YHC is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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