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OV03 XBL

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,074 mi
Last recorded205,074 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 XBL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 205,074 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 203,499 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 193,998 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 174,605 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s haed light pattern poor

o/s front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brak backing plates corroded in poor condition

windscreen has small damage

Fail 31 Aug 2013 174,592 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s haed light pattern poor

o/s front anti roll bar link has slight play

rear brak backing plates corroded in poor condition

windscreen has small damage

Fail 30 Aug 2012 164,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust bracket vibrating to front pipe - Exhaust still secure

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 164,691 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust bracket vibrating to front pipe - Exhaust still secure

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 160,300 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 160,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 148,585 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 148,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 118,112 miles

slight play in steering rack

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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OV03 XBL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV03 XBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OV03 XBL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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