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OW52 DNV

2003 Nissan Primastar

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

196,551 mi
Last recorded196,551 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 DNV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 196,551 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Brake light not working

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Engine mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 189,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear discs worn

Pass 29 Dec 2017 181,086 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

high level stop lamp not working

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Fail 22 Dec 2017 181,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16C (4.1.D.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

high level stop lamp not working

vehicle presented in wet conditions

Pass 3 Jan 2017 169,765 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 159,930 miles

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

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

full beam switch slightly worn

slight play off side front wheel bearing

very slight inner rack play both sides

Fail 7 Dec 2015 159,493 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

full beam switch slightly worn

slight play off side front wheel bearing

very slight inner rack play both sides

Pass 18 Dec 2014 147,701 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 137,218 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 125,958 miles

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

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

free Play in both front steering arms

Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,650 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

free Play in both front steering arms

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,507 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 113,507 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 97,901 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 91,488 miles

Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 80,532 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,115 miles

front pads 75 % WORN

n/s door mirror glass cracked

slight play in steering rack

small cut on o/s/r tyre side wall

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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OW52 DNV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OW52 DNV, 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 OW52 DNV registered?

OW52 DNV is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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