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NC52 CVN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,948 mi
Last recorded104,948 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC52 CVN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 104,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

headlamps are poor but working

underbody slight corrosion

Fail 11 Apr 2014 104,941 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear backplates rusty

headlamps poor

Pass 5 Apr 2013 90,659 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 90,659 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak (filter)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front x member heavilly corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2012 75,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure

front x member heavilly corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2011 67,611 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both aux belts starting to perish

Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,611 miles

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

both aux belts starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2010 60,908 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 60,908 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 53,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 46,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 40,285 miles

front brake discs groved

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2006 31,168 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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NC52 CVN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol 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 NC52 CVN, 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 NC52 CVN registered?

NC52 CVN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 February 2003.

Is NC52 CVN safe to buy?

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