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DG03 HVW

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,942 mi
Last recorded152,942 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HVW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 152,942 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 147,006 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 131,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light staying on

screw in offside rear tyre

slight wear in steering column bush

small exhaust leak under bonnet area

Fail 6 Mar 2012 131,858 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

air bag light staying on

centre brake light inop

screw in offside rear tyre

slight wear in steering column bush

small exhaust leak under bonnet area

Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,828 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 81,077 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 72,308 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,547 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 60,547 miles

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 53,004 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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DG03 HVW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG03 HVW registered?

DG03 HVW is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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