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NL03 LVC

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

77,910 mi
Last recorded77,910 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LVC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 May 2019 77,910 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 75,189 miles

both front fx brake pipes in poor condtion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 75,139 miles

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

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

both front fx brake pipes in poor condtion

n/s front tyre got nail in it

Pass 2 May 2017 66,439 miles

hole in rear exhaust and noise

Pass 12 May 2016 61,784 miles

Body has slight corrosion radiator cross support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

drivers window does not work

Fail 12 May 2016 61,784 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion radiator cross support (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near wheel (3.6.B.2c)

drivers window does not work

Pass 11 Mar 2015 56,629 miles

advise heavey corrosion around front suspension and subframe

Fail 10 Mar 2015 56,629 miles

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

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

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

advise heavey corrosion around front suspension and subframe

Pass 25 Feb 2014 49,551 miles

Front X-member corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers worn

Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,691 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front x member corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2013 48,662 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system has various areas of corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 47,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system has corrosion in various areas, especially around the hangers & joins

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,948 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 45,948 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 41,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipe flexi ferrules slightly corroded

all split pins slightly corroded

all suspension arms and chassis slightly corroded

rear back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,923 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 34,612 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,275 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 30,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 25,449 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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NL03 LVC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NL03 LVC, 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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NL03 LVC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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