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SM08 VPA

2008 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Nissan Interstar104,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 VPA
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 115,950 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 105,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 105,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise that the outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre is damaged but not to excess.

advise that there are a series of small cuts in the tread area of the offside front tyre none of which are to excess.

Fail 11 Nov 2014 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

advise that the outer sidewall of the nearside rear tyre is damaged but not to excess.

advise that there are a series of small cuts in the tread area of the offside front tyre none of which are to excess.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 73,945 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 73,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,368 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

UNDERTRAY DAMAGED AND INSECURE. NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,401 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 48,256 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

BOTH FRONT WIPERS TORN

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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SM08 VPA is a 2008 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 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 SM08 VPA, 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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SM08 VPA is a 2008 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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