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NM03 HYW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,416 mi
Last recorded136,416 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM03 HYW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 136,416 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 136,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 117,949 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 117,949 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 114,435 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,949 miles

slight bind rear brake nearside

Pass 4 Aug 2010 95,606 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,462 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 88,462 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 80,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 80,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 74,462 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 74,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 65,992 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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NM03 HYW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NM03 HYW, 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 NM03 HYW registered?

NM03 HYW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is NM03 HYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NM03 HYW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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