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AO03 VBJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,096 mi
Last recorded96,096 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 VBJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 96,096 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper split at end

spare wheel fitted to o/s/r

Fail 1 May 2012 96,087 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wiper split at end

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 84,493 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 70,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,018 miles

Both rear tyres slightly cracked and worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,288 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,831 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,901 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,628 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 34,584 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake pads low 2,000mls

N/S/R Disk in very poor condition

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 VBJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO03 VBJ registered?

AO03 VBJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is AO03 VBJ safe to buy?

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