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SM53 OVR

2003 Nissan Interstar

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,792 mi
Last recorded186,792 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 OVR
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 186,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 186,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 176,433 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 176,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 168,787 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 168,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 154,056 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 154,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 138,678 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 109,665 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 85,183 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 85,183 miles

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

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 57,160 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 57,160 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SM53 OVR is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SM53 OVR, 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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What year was SM53 OVR registered?

SM53 OVR is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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