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PE03 VGY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,521 mi
Last recorded106,521 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 VGY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 106,521 miles

ALL BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 106,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

ALL BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,478 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,301 miles

engine has slight oil leak

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,970 miles

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

Centre Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 105,970 miles

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

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

Centre Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 105,503 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,119 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,463 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 25,377 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 18,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 18,978 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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PE03 VGY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PE03 VGY, 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 PE03 VGY registered?

PE03 VGY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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