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NJ03 VGV

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,942 mi
Last recorded147,942 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 VGV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 147,942 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 147,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 136,188 miles

Slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Fail 4 Dec 2015 136,186 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside steering arm inner joint

Pass 14 Nov 2014 127,985 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 127,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 121,813 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 121,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,301 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2012 115,239 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

high level stop light not working

Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,486 miles

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

discs worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,486 miles

discs worn

Fail 1 Dec 2010 96,052 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 96,052 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 77,821 miles

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

offside rear tyre damage to outter wall

Fail 5 Jan 2010 77,821 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre damage to outter wall

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 54,641 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 48,356 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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NJ03 VGV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJ03 VGV, 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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What year was NJ03 VGV registered?

NJ03 VGV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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