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NL03 LVX

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,997 mi
Last recorded98,997 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 98,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 89,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both around 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge, has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 89,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both around 3-4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner edge, has nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2015 87,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 84,845 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 84,838 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 May 2013 55,673 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember heavily corroded

rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 May 2013 55,589 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front crossmember heavily corroded

rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Pass 18 May 2012 79,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 79,685 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 77,721 miles

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

front shock absorber boot split

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 18 May 2011 77,714 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front shock absorber boot split

rear discs deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2010 74,889 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,961 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 66,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,486 miles

travel on hanbrke slight check on service performance o k

Pass 7 Sep 2007 43,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 40,356 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 40,336 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,293 miles

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

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 LVX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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