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NL53 YOP

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,074 mi
Last recorded95,074 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 YOP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,074 miles

Rear rear wiper defective

Fail 28 Oct 2019 95,074 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear rear wiper defective

Pass 26 Oct 2018 93,511 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade missing

Fail 26 Oct 2018 93,511 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop / position lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear wiper blade missing

Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,556 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 90,556 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced both nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 88,478 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 88,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 86,702 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ./ pair / set (3.5.1i)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 86,702 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides ./ pair / set (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail end silencer box mount / protective shield broken mounts (7.1.1)

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level low

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 28 Oct 2014 81,670 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level low

rear view wiper rubber splitted

Fail 26 Oct 2013 77,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 26 Oct 2013 77,855 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

offside rear puter surface tyre wall cracked / splitting

rear view wiper rubber worn

Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,802 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level overfilled

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear puter surface tyre wall cracked / splitting

rear view wiper rubber worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,092 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,092 miles

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 56,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 57,520 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 34,451 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,387 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 YOP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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