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LR03 SGU

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

121,730 mi
Last recorded121,730 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,745 miles

Horn, not loud

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes, backing plates corroded - both sides

Steering rack and steering pipes very oily but no visible leak

Fail 1 Mar 2011 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Horn, not loud

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brakes, backing plates corroded - both sides

Steering rack and steering pipes very oily but no visible leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 109,597 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 95,360 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 95,360 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,038 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 87,038 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,098 miles

damp around pas pump

slight weep from pas oil cooler pipe

wipers split but cleaning screen

Fail 9 Mar 2007 56,178 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,178 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 42,371 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 SGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LR03 SGU, 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 SGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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