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NC03 XAP

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,673 mi
Last recorded126,673 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC03 XAP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 126,673 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 111,086 miles

Headlights poor condition

Major oil leaks/sump corroded

Rear tyres cracked and splitting

corrosion to exhaust system, suspension, and brake pipes

Fail 12 Jul 2017 111,086 miles

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

Headlights poor condition

Major oil leaks/sump corroded

Rear tyres cracked and splitting

corrosion to exhaust system, suspension, and brake pipes

Pass 19 Jul 2016 94,895 miles

Brake discs corroding

General underbody corrosion including suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2016 94,895 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Brake discs corroding

General underbody corrosion including suspension, exhaust and brake pipes

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 81,618 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Wipers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,064 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front shockabsorber dust cover split

o/s front cross beam under radiator corroded and weak

Fail 22 Jul 2014 74,604 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front cross beam under radiator corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,948 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shock absorber dust covers split

both head lamp covers tarnished

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front shockabsorber dust covers split

Pass 14 Jul 2011 53,545 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 53,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner edge of tread

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,105 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edge of tread

o/s front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 28,580 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2008 28,580 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,284 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o/s wiper blade rubber just starting to split at ends

rattle under car when doing emissions test suspect exhaust heat shields?

Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,429 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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NC03 XAP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XAP, 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 XAP registered?

NC03 XAP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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