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SO03 LHM

2003 Nissan Interstar

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Interstar98,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 LHM
MakeNissan
ModelInterstar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2016 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 63,444 miles

Center brake light not working

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 58,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 58,039 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 54,979 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

advise 2 front tyres walls kerbed 4/5mm tread and tracking after ball joints changed advise gearbox mounting fitting checked seems low advise nearside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,227 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,664 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,495 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 32,736 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 26,104 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,058 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 20,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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SO03 LHM is a 2003 Nissan Interstar in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SO03 LHM, 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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SO03 LHM is a 2003 Nissan Interstar, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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