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FP53 VLR

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,689 mi
Last recorded157,689 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VLR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 157,689 miles

EML is on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 157,684 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 155,908 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 140,075 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 140,074 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 113,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 129,604 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 75,252 miles

Offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

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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FP53 VLR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FP53 VLR, 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 FP53 VLR registered?

FP53 VLR is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is FP53 VLR safe to buy?

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