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NC03 TVW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,922 mi
Last recorded153,922 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 153,922 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (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)

TYRES - 215/50R17

Fail 8 Sep 2016 153,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing (8.1.2a)

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

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

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)

TYRES - 215/50R17

Pass 7 Sep 2015 146,996 miles

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)

both front headlamp lens misted (poor pattern)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 146,952 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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)

both front headlamp lens misted (poor pattern)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 140,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

illegal type registration plates found in vehicle during test

Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,403 miles

both front headlamps misted

illegal style registration plates removed by presenter prior to test

Pass 10 Aug 2012 124,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 115,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 106,068 miles

incorrect colour buls and rear registration plate found in cars presents at time of test

nearside front brake hose slightly insecure

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2009 91,716 miles

incorrect bulbs in vehicles presents at time of test

Pass 6 Sep 2008 81,265 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 68,744 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 52,993 miles

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)

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 TVW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TVW, 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 NC03 TVW registered?

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

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