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NL53 JKF

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,624 mi
Last recorded82,624 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 JKF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,624 miles

mil light on

nsf light unit misted

oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2016 82,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

mil light on

nsf light unit misted

oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 79,295 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to front lower valance

surface corrosion to under body of car

Fail 21 Jan 2015 79,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

corrosion to front lower valance

surface corrosion to under body of car

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,939 miles

baffles loose centre exhaust-rear join heavily corroded

corrsion to front x-member

dampness on steering rack

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

baffles loose centre exhaust-rear join heavily corroded

corrsion to front x-member

dampness on steering rack

edges badly worn o/s front tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2013 67,800 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,559 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 62,021 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

corrsion to front coss-member

dampness on steering rack,level ok

Pass 8 Feb 2011 56,958 miles

edges worn rear tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2010 50,682 miles

front tyres worn

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,049 miles

centre box rattling internally

low tread on inner edges of both rear tyres

slight dampness on steering rack

small nails in near side rear tyre

wipers bit poor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,180 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,935 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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NL53 JKF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NL53 JKF, 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 NL53 JKF registered?

NL53 JKF is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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