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NH03 OXV

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,899 mi
Last recorded165,899 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 OXV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 165,899 miles

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

advise corrosion on front x-member

Fail 14 Jun 2012 165,867 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

advise corrosion on front x-member

Pass 24 Jun 2011 158,723 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 158,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 153,071 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 9 Jun 2010 153,071 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2008 147,719 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 119,647 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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NH03 OXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NH03 OXV, 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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NH03 OXV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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