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KY03 VPG

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,330 mi
Last recorded124,330 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 VPG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 124,330 miles

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

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

slight free play in offside & nearside inner rack joints

Fail 17 May 2013 124,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear axle very rusty

slight free play in offside & nearside inner rack joints

Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 29 May 2012 117,529 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 May 2011 109,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,561 miles

front cross member corroded

Pass 29 May 2009 88,806 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 88,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 82,172 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 69,147 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,426 miles

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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KY03 VPG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY03 VPG, 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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KY03 VPG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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