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OY03 SWV

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,971 mi
Last recorded129,971 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 SWV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 129,960 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 123,777 miles

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

general corrosion all underbody areas

Fail 10 Oct 2016 123,754 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

general corrosion all underbody areas

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,200 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 114,200 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 91,235 miles

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

sump plug siliconed

Fail 3 Oct 2013 91,229 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

sump plug siliconed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 80,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,487 miles

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flat spots on tyres

front tyres different size from rear but same size on same axle

rear discs worn and coroded

rear engine mounting worn / splitting

steering wheel straight

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flat spots on tyres

front tyres different size from rear but same size on same axle

rear discs worn and coroded

rear engine mounting worn / splitting

steering wheel straight

Pass 20 Nov 2010 63,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 52,984 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,495 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 38,267 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 38,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,833 miles

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 SWV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SWV, 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 SWV registered?

OY03 SWV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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