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AO03 GVL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,970 mi
Last recorded110,970 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 GVL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 110,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 110,967 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 107,696 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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 104,538 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 104,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 102,115 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 21 Oct 2015 102,107 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear ,at rear end near flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint leaking from area of offside rack gaitor/pipes (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. adjusted (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

front cross member corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 89,839 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 84,287 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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat sheild loose at rear

Pass 5 May 2011 76,388 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2010 65,432 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,615 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of starting to "Feather"

Pass 30 Aug 2008 41,469 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 30,680 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,830 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primera?

Based on 1,768,156 MOT tests across 199,016 vehicles.

68.1%
Pass Rate
6,218
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
199,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 96,181
constant velocity joint gaiter split 73,704
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67,433
Brake pipe excessively corroded 64,631
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,222
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AO03 GVL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 70,362 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 96,181 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 GVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primera typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 GVL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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