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NL53 LVY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 LVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 104,959 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 104,238 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 104,219 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front radiator lower cross beam very corroded and repair?

rear sills-floors corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2018 100,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front slight bind

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

front radiator lower cross beam very corroded and repair?

rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2017 92,146 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 78,856 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 78,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 72,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 65,703 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,450 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,538 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,348 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 36,819 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 30,741 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 30,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,096 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 LVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 NL53 LVY, 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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NL53 LVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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