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NL53 TKV

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

144,212 mi
Last recorded144,212 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TKV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 144,212 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe union loose but secure

Offside Rear back plate corroded

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2015 144,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake pipe union loose but secure

Offside Rear back plate corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 132,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front lower suspension arm out of alignment

Fail 25 Oct 2014 132,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front lower suspension arm out of alignment

Pass 31 Oct 2013 121,127 miles

engine management light on

uneven front tyre wear / inner edges void of tread

Fail 28 Oct 2013 120,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management light on

uneven front tyre wear / inner edges void of tread

Pass 6 Nov 2012 111,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 101,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,264 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,264 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 71,242 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 71,242 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 57,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,651 miles

n\s\r brake disc rusty

rear brakes require attention

Fail 31 Oct 2007 44,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n\s\r brake disc rusty

rear brakes require attention

Pass 13 Oct 2006 35,458 miles

wear in n\s\f track rod end

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 TKV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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