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LR03 NLA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,400 mi
Last recorded154,400 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 NLA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 154,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 154,400 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 148,515 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 148,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 144,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 144,695 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

o/s wiperblade starting to deteriorate

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 4 May 2013 140,912 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 137,531 miles

slight play o/s steering rack

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery loose

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 May 2011 134,906 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 134,904 miles

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

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

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 7 May 2010 131,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 125,716 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 113,672 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 113,672 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 107,707 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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LR03 NLA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red 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 LR03 NLA, 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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LR03 NLA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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