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NG03 BYM

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,598 mi
Last recorded169,598 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG03 BYM
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 169,598 miles

both rear shockers slight leak

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

all underbody corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 169,595 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Post Turbo Catalytic Convereter (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Post Turbo Catalytic Converter (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside front sill damaged

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front sill damaged

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 166,040 miles

slight play in rack

Fail 8 Oct 2015 166,040 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering rack itself (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 162,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 161,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 161,939 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 159,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011
Fail 2 Sep 2011

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 134,618 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 134,618 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 108,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 94,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,785 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,785 miles

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

HAS PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,697 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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NG03 BYM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG03 BYM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NG03 BYM is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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