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DV03 YPL

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,122 mi
Last recorded140,122 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YPL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 140,122 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 133,746 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 133,746 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,139 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 115,139 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 115,069 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 108,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 6 Jul 2012 108,272 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 28 Jun 2011 98,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 98,777 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 90,628 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 90,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 76,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 64,490 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 64,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2007 49,993 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 49,876 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

puncture repair as been carried out to o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 38,187 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DV03 YPL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DV03 YPL, 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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DV03 YPL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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