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GR03 DVN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,964 mi
Last recorded135,964 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR03 DVN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 135,964 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

Pass 16 Oct 2015 132,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 132,347 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front rack boot twisted

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 117,957 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 94,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 94,047 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 78,753 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 78,288 miles

brake fluid a bit low

slight oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack end

Fail 6 Oct 2012 78,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid a bit low

slight oil leak

slight play n/s steering rack end

Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,880 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 1.6MM TREAD AND LOW ON EDGES ,OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD ,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON 2MM TREAD AND OUT OF SHAPE, OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON 3MM TREAD AND CRACKING.

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 63,267 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 54,262 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread outside and inside edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and small cuts but not showing cord

slight play in steering rack offside front

Fail 4 Sep 2009 54,262 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres low on tread outside and inside edges

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and small cuts but not showing cord

slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,304 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,519 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 36,519 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,339 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 26,337 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 26,245 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 25,198 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 25,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 DVN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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