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FE53 OVT

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,820 mi
Last recorded79,820 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OVT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,820 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 64,051 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,676 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine management light on

front crossmember corroded

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,111 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,886 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,350 miles

o/s/r tyre inner tread uneven

rear exhaust joint corroded

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Oct 2010 41,296 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,948 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 31,758 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 18,226 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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FE53 OVT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE53 OVT, 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 FE53 OVT registered?

FE53 OVT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FE53 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OVT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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