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EG03 VKL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,384 mi
Last recorded95,384 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 VKL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,384 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,600 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced radiator support frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 81,990 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 81,990 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,422 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,422 miles

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

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Inner both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 74,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 70,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,053 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 65,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 65,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 62,920 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 62,911 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 58,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 58,722 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 52,780 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,048 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,871 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,871 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake pads worn very low .

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,584 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,456 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 16,875 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,284 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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EG03 VKL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EG03 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EG03 VKL registered?

EG03 VKL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is EG03 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG03 VKL shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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