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OV03 DLY

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,958 mi
Last recorded137,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 DLY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 137,958 miles

advise all tyres /condition

advise park brake travel/performance

advise rear discs and pads /condition

Pass 18 Aug 2018 127,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 121,803 miles

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 116,670 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 116,649 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,802 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 114,802 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,023 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 109,356 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front dross member slightly corried

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 109,356 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front dross member slightly corried

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,306 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 101,306 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,716 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside front worn to inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 81,072 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,949 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 56,928 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 DLY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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