Nissan Interstar
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 7 years from 367 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
70%
Total Tests
367
Best Year
2002 (83%)
Years Covered
7
How reliable is the Nissan Interstar?
Nissan Interstar by Year
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About the Nissan Interstar
The Nissan Interstar has been tested 367 times in 2024 MOT data across 7 model years (2002 to 2009), with an average pass rate of 70%. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2002 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 48 tests. The 2004 model has the lowest at 59%. With a 24 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer NISSAN INTERSTARs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2002) averages 117,431 miles, while the newest (2009) averages 146,823 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Interstar is 11 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Nissan models.
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