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NL53 YKN

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,884 mi
Last recorded68,884 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YKN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,884 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 68,883 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,809 miles

Both front tyres worn inner and outer edge.

Both rear tyres cracking.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 58,497 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 58,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 51,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2010 49,982 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 41,863 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 27,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,874 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 YKN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YKN, 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 YKN registered?

NL53 YKN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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