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HY03 XLB

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

151,308 mi
Last recorded151,308 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 XLB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 151,308 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,514 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 122,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,449 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 107,664 miles

Emits visable black smoke on acceleration not excessive

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 107,444 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 94,136 miles

Oil leak

part of offside rear sidelight not working

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 7 May 2011 80,510 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 65,049 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 50,494 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 50,494 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,910 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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 2 May 2007 19,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 19,927 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 15,613 miles

all wiper blades are split

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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HY03 XLB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HY03 XLB, 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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HY03 XLB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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