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N103 TEW

1996 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,557 mi
Last recorded124,557 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan Primera95,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 TEW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2010 124,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

b oth rear chassis rusting

o/s/rear wheel slight bind

rear no.plate detiriorated

Pass 3 Feb 2010 124,557 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)

b oth rear chassis rusting

o/s/rear wheel slight bind

rear no.plate detiriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 110,883 miles

front bumper req att soon off side

rear wiper blade req soon

slight scratches front screen

Pass 7 Feb 2008 98,554 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear no plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2008 98,554 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,817 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 95,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N103 TEW is a 1996 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 95,870 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 N103 TEW, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N103 TEW?

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What year was N103 TEW registered?

N103 TEW is a 1996 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N103 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 TEW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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