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OY03 OUE

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,338 mi
Last recorded127,338 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 OUE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,338 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 116,705 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 116,704 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,814 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 110,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,592 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,249 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 99,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 96,269 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 93,307 miles

n/s/r wheel rim has a slight distortion

Fail 31 May 2012 93,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

n/s/r wheel rim has a slight distortion

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 81,512 miles

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn and rear brake discs scored

Fail 27 Aug 2010 81,512 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake pads worn and rear brake discs scored

Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,062 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 62,677 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,451 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 36,882 miles

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)

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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OY03 OUE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OY03 OUE, 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 OY03 OUE registered?

OY03 OUE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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