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EA03 RCV

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,921 mi
Last recorded119,921 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 119,921 miles

all anti roll bar links worn

nearside front shock absorber leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside front shocker damp

slight play in nearside front and rear anti roll bar drop links

tyre size: 205/60r16 92h uniroyal

wiper blades split

Pass 21 Mar 2014 106,514 miles

EML ON

Fail 20 Mar 2014 106,506 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Engine lamp on

Pass 29 Mar 2013 97,139 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 28 Mar 2013 97,127 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 85,000 miles

heavy engine oil leaks

slight dampness around rear shocks

Pass 19 Mar 2011 73,286 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 73,286 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,212 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,212 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 49,909 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 40,367 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,283 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,244 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 RCV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RCV, 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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What year was EA03 RCV registered?

EA03 RCV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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