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GR03 DRX

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

127,604 mi
Last recorded127,604 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 DRX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 127,604 miles

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

Nearside rear window damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,604 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear window damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 121,215 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 121,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 109,888 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 109,888 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 95,158 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 49,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 82,409 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 11 May 2010 82,367 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 20 May 2009 69,716 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 69,671 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 55,982 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,366 miles

HEAT SHIELD ON FRONT PIPE RATTLING

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,111 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 32,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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GR03 DRX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 GR03 DRX, 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 GR03 DRX registered?

GR03 DRX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is GR03 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR03 DRX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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