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LR03 SHZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

120,896 mi
Last recorded120,896 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR03 SHZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 120,896 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Headlights poor

Major oil leaks

Brake discs corroding

Fail 19 Mar 2014 120,896 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Headlights poor

Major oil leaks

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 108,856 miles

Airbag light on, failure from 20th march 2013

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlights very poor condition

Major oil leaks

Fail 13 Mar 2013 108,856 miles

Airbag light on, failure from 20th march 2013

Brake discs corroded

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing on edges

Headlights very poor condition

Major oil leaks

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 96,927 miles

Airbag light on

All tyres bald on edges, fronts badly

Brake pads getting low

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Major oil leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 96,927 miles

Airbag light on

All tyres bald on edges, fronts badly

Brake pads getting low

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded

Major oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2011 87,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroding

major engine oil leak

n/s/f and both rear tyres bald on inner edges and all tyres low on tread

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,166 miles

exhaust corroding

major engine oil leak

n/s/f and both rear tyres bald on inner edges and all tyres low on tread

Pass 25 Mar 2010 74,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 74,556 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,881 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2008 55,359 miles

rear tyres slight distortion

Pass 24 Apr 2007 48,000 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,738 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

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 SHZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SHZ, 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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What year was LR03 SHZ registered?

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

Is LR03 SHZ safe to buy?

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