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AO03 RNV

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,404 mi
Last recorded120,404 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 RNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 120,404 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 116,773 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 112,709 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 109,533 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

Fail 31 May 2012 108,861 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front discs are worn.

Front exhaust mount is broken.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Slight brake bund NSR.

Slight brake judder rear.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,790 miles

general underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,106 miles

advise engine under tray fitted

advise slight play offside front upper control arm inner ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2010 82,803 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise engine under tray fitted

advise slight play offside front upper control arm inner ball joint

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 55,360 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,360 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,304 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,051 miles

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

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

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 RNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNV, 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 RNV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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