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NC53 PTY

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 PTY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 99,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 94,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box heat shield loose but not dangerous

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust back box heat shield loose but not dangerous

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 90,210 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 90,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 82,769 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/near minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on/near minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,495 miles

both rear tyres the rubber is cracking between the treads

Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,297 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 71,257 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,726 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,726 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 63,814 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,829 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 56,441 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r brake disc slightly rusty lipped

play o/s/f anti roll bar link rod

surface corrosion exhaust system and centre box damaged

very slight play both n/s and o/s rear anti roll bar link rods

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 46,143 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 40,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,229 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,494 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 21,054 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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NC53 PTY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NC53 PTY, 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 NC53 PTY registered?

NC53 PTY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is NC53 PTY safe to buy?

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