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NL03 SVX

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,158 mi
Last recorded154,158 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL03 SVX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 154,158 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 154,157 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,631 miles

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

Play in nearside steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2015 135,939 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s/f disc plate corroded

screen chipped

Fail 13 Jul 2015 135,939 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s/f disc plate corroded

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jul 2014 123,476 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 123,475 miles

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 111,309 miles

Exhaust front flex ring is adrift.

Middle exhaust heat sheld is adrift.

Fail 15 Jul 2013 111,309 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust front flex ring is adrift.

Middle exhaust heat sheld is adrift.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 98,812 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pipe has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2012 98,812 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front pads getting low

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,671 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r pads getting low

Pass 4 May 2010 70,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 70,044 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 60,792 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 55,335 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 55,335 miles

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

both rear tyres are feathered on the edges close to limit

Pass 29 Jun 2007 43,277 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 36,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 36,231 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 29,405 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 SVX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel 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 SVX, 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 SVX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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