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OV03 DKX

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,692 mi
Last recorded136,692 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DKX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 136,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,842 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

smear on wipers

Fail 13 Jun 2015 118,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 104,126 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 96,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 89,653 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 82,524 miles

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

ofside rear tyre bald on inner edge outside the 3/4 breath of tread

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,349 miles

off side front tyre bald on inner edge outside of the 3/4 WIDTH

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,349 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side front tyre bald on inner edge outside of the 3/4 WIDTH

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 64,645 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 56,780 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,340 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 46,340 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 33,255 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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OV03 DKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV03 DKX, 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 OV03 DKX registered?

OV03 DKX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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