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DY03 MYD

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,196 mi
Last recorded109,196 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MYD
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 109,196 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 107,720 miles

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

front and rear discs

Fail 15 Feb 2012 107,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear discs

Fail 30 Jan 2012 107,719 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

all four discs corrosion pitting

Pass 12 Dec 2009 106,583 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

both front w/wiper rubbers splitting

caps missing off coolant reservoir and w/washer bottle

hole in offside rear position lamp lens but not showing white light

Fail 3 Dec 2009 105,913 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn close to limits on inner edges

both front w/wiper rubbers splitting

caps missing off coolant reservoir and w/washer bottle

hole in offside rear position lamp lens but not showing white light

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,390 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 86,209 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyre wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,709 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 74,715 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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DY03 MYD is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DY03 MYD, 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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DY03 MYD is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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