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OV53 OTB

2003 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,910 mi
Last recorded135,910 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 OTB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

near side rear tyre sidewall perished

very slight play in near side inner track rod end

Fail 26 Jan 2013 135,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

near side rear tyre sidewall perished

very slight play in near side inner track rod end

Pass 26 Jan 2012 116,829 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 116,829 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 102,105 miles

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

near side win dscreen washer jet blocked

off side rear tail light cover broken

wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Oct 2009 80,944 miles

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

near side front side light value slightly low

off side rear tail light cover broken

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

Pass 18 Oct 2008 64,700 miles

child seat fitted to centre front seat

off side rear tail light cover cracked

rear num ber plate slightly deteriated - suggest replacement

wiper blades slightly deteriated

Fail 18 Oct 2008 64,700 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to centre front seat

off side rear tail light cover cracked

rear num ber plate slightly deteriated - suggest replacement

wiper blades slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Sep 2007 47,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,138 miles

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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OV53 OTB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV53 OTB, 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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What year was OV53 OTB registered?

OV53 OTB is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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