Nissan Interstar (2009)
2009 Nissan Interstar
CarHunch analysed 230 real MOT records for the 2009 Nissan Interstar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Nissan Interstar has a first-time MOT pass rate of 69.7%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for this age and type of vehicle. More troublingly, nearly 63% of these vans have suffered a dangerous defect at some point, making safety a genuine buyer consideration.
At 110,000 miles median mileage, these are relatively well-used work vehicles, and the 4.93 average failures per test reflects wear-and-tear on a commercial platform — but the 26.9 advisories per vehicle suggests mounting maintenance demands ahead. Before buying one, have an independent pre-purchase inspection focus on brake and suspension components, since commercial vans of this age typically show accelerated degradation in those areas.
What to check before buying a 2009 Nissan Interstar
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 62.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 229 | 69.6% | 4.95 |
| Petrol (0%) | 1 | 83.3% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Nissan Interstar vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Nissan Interstar vehicles fall between 72,226 and 143,030 miles.
2009 Nissan Interstar — Still on the Road
115 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Nissan Interstar
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72.8%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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49.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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47.5%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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44.5%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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42.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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41.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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40.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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34.6%
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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