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EA03 RCU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,977 mi
Last recorded90,977 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,977 miles

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2017 90,976 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

EML light on

Nearside headlight lens deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 84,585 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2016 84,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2015 80,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear anti roll bar saddle bushes deteriated

both side repeaters discoloured

nearside wiper blade split

offside front shock absorber starting to weap

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 80,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (rack) (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar saddle bushes deteriated

both side repeaters discoloured

nearside wiper blade split

offside front shock absorber starting to weap

offside rear light unit cracked

oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear light lens repaired with tape

Pass 20 Aug 2013 68,669 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,812 miles

o/s rear lens damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,812 miles

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

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

exhaust system blowing

o/s rear lens damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,355 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 54,355 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 43,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear light cover o/s has part missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 38,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r light cluster chipped

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,975 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 13,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 13,420 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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EA03 RCU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA03 RCU, 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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EA03 RCU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 RCU safe to buy?

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