Nissan Interstar (2010)
2010 Nissan Interstar
CarHunch analysed 154 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan Interstar. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Nissan Interstar has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 67.3%, well below the UK average of 80%, and this is compounded by a serious concern: 61% of these vehicles have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history, making this van a genuine safety risk on the road. This isn't a minor reliability issue—it's a pattern that suggests structural or mechanical problems that put occupants and other road users at risk.
At 115,930 miles median, these vans are running fairly high mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 5.36 failures and 21.9 advisories per MOT, indicating worn systems across multiple areas rather than one specific weak point. Before buying, pay for a specialist pre-purchase inspection focusing on braking, suspension, and structural integrity—the dangerous defect rate suggests these vans need close scrutiny before you commit.
What to check before buying a 2010 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.
- ⚠️ 61% 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 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 2010 Nissan Interstar vehicles fall between 84,360 and 146,575 miles.
2010 Nissan Interstar — Still on the Road
80 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% 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 — 2010 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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72.6%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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55.9%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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55.9%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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45.7%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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41.9%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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41.4%
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value
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32.8%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.7%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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