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PE03 VHW

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 VHW
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 115,444 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 115,444 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 111,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 111,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s handbrake effort could be better

Pass 11 Sep 2014 105,458 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 105,456 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 98,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 96,542 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 95,541 miles

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

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

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

front cross-member corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,775 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,130 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 74,436 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 56,908 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 52,143 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,129 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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PE03 VHW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

PE03 VHW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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