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NC53 RVL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,947 mi
Last recorded111,947 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 RVL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 111,947 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 111,947 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 109,385 miles

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

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

Front chassis slightly corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 98,661 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,164 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 78,350 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

both front tyres wearing low on tread especially on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and slightly mis-shaped

front brake discs slightly corroded

front lower radiator panel slightly corroded

rear brakes slightly uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2011 72,456 miles

front dicscs worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,030 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 62,390 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake performance slightly low.

nearside wiper blade will soon require replacing.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,149 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 50,518 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 RVL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

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

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