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NC03 THN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,023 mi
Last recorded120,023 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 THN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 120,023 miles

Both rear sills rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 119,980 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both rear sills rusty

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 115,552 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box baffles loose

just passed emissions test

radiator support cross member heavily corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 115,546 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers and inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box baffles loose

just passed emissions test

radiator support cross member heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 108,389 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member hold and corroded. strong advise needs repair. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage in engine bay. (2.3.3b)

both rear brakes backing plates corroded.

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Fail 3 Jan 2017 108,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.3 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 0.5 (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member hold and corroded. strong advise needs repair. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage in engine bay. (2.3.3b)

both rear brakes backing plates corroded.

outer sill covers and inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2015 101,460 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jan 2015 94,779 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,777 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust bracket corroded away

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2014 87,109 miles

outer lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2014 87,020 miles

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

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

outer lower sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,457 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 79,457 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,465 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 61,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 61,741 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,575 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,582 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 32,582 miles

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

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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NC03 THN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NC03 THN, 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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NC03 THN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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