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PL03 XVE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,554 mi
Last recorded97,554 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 XVE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 97,554 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 23 Sep 2017 97,554 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,421 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,421 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,265 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 57,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 48,206 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 48,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 42,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,717 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Aug 2008 27,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 27,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,411 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,690 miles

BAFFLES NOISY IN EXHAUST CENTRE SECTION

OFFSIDE FRONT WING DAMAGED

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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PL03 XVE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PL03 XVE, 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 PL03 XVE registered?

PL03 XVE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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