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NL53 TLF

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,939 mi
Last recorded119,939 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TLF
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 119,939 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 114,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 114,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,355 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,085 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

low on oil

o/s/r tyre wall nicked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 92,085 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

low on oil

o/s/r tyre wall nicked

tyre size 215/50/17

Pass 20 Mar 2013 82,205 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 82,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,401 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 71,579 miles

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT BUT CLEANING SCREEN N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY BULGED IN TREAD

Fail 29 Mar 2011 71,573 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT WIPERS SPLIT BUT CLEANING SCREEN N/S/R TYRE SLIGHTLY BULGED IN TREAD

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,767 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 61,887 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 61,873 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 46,224 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 29,231 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 26,764 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 26,764 miles

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

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 TLF is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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