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NL03 VYF

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged tape applied

Fail 28 Jun 2018 83,393 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear lamp damaged tape applied

Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,865 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

nearside wing mirror glass slightly cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2016 52,915 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,142 miles

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

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Inner face of front brake discs slightly corroded around outer edges

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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front ABS reluctor ring quite corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,542 miles

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,269 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,269 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2013 64,571 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 64,571 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,181 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2011 60,473 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,592 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,135 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,750 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 45,750 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 36,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 27,037 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 VYF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYF, 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 VYF registered?

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

Is NL03 VYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL03 VYF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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