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GP03 VNL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

103,541 mi
Last recorded103,541 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 VNL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 103,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Door Damaged, Wing Damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Washer Jet Blocked, N/S/F

Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,793 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,793 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,585 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and front inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,805 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 91,705 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Oct 2013 82,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

drivers sunvisor weak at staying up

nearside washer jet not working and wiper blades a little smeary

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,260 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,260 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 67,154 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 59,893 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,745 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,172 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 44,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,447 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,404 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 30,690 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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GP03 VNL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP03 VNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GP03 VNL registered?

GP03 VNL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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