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OE03 VRU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,467 mi
Last recorded86,467 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 VRU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,467 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,790 miles

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jan 2017 74,790 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,550 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,158 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 48,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 44,006 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 43,762 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN DOWN TO 1.6MM TREAD LEFT ON INNER SHOULDER.

Fail 7 Oct 2011 37,784 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,784 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 32,418 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,334 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 22,628 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 17,800 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 17,781 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 12,531 miles

Offside 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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OE03 VRU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OE03 VRU, 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 OE03 VRU registered?

OE03 VRU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is OE03 VRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE03 VRU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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