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NL03 LVR

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,996 mi
Last recorded147,996 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 LVR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2017 147,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Central Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 125,010 miles

engine light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 124,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 99,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 89,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 89,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,842 miles

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

eml on

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r brake calliper damp possible leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

eml on

front crossmember corroded

n/s/r brake calliper damp possible leak

Pass 5 Mar 2012 62,321 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 62,321 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,251 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,430 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,929 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,247 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,247 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 26,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 20,280 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 20,139 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 LVR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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