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NL03 VYA

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,175 mi
Last recorded104,175 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 104,175 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 104,032 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2013 93,762 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 93,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 84,968 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 84,968 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,827 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 64,545 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,514 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 45,343 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,002 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 38,002 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 30,212 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 VYA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL03 VYA registered?

NL03 VYA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is NL03 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 VYA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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