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NL53 TNZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 TNZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 83,148 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 83,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 79,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 74,002 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 73,985 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 67,760 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,444 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 52,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,077 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 45,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,882 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 17,511 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 TNZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 TNZ, 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 NL53 TNZ registered?

NL53 TNZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is NL53 TNZ safe to buy?

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