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NL03 SYG

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,530 mi
Last recorded101,530 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 101,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded

front cross member has traces of body filler

front suspension, rear suspension, sills & under body has corrosion

Fail 28 May 2012 92,920 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

underbody corroded, front crossmember, rear inner sills, complete exhust

Pass 28 May 2012 92,920 miles

underbody corroded, front crossmember, rear inner sills, complete exhust

Pass 2 Jun 2011 81,475 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 81,203 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 68,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 56,966 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 56,966 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 42,148 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 42,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 28,384 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 9,696 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SYG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYG, 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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What year was NL03 SYG registered?

NL03 SYG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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