MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,491 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fuel tank insecure securing strap broken due to corrosion (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
slight oil leak
Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering tie rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake backing plate is corroded
slight oil leak
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)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
play in passenger door trim
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
play in passenger door trim
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light on
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
airbag light on
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?
Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL03 XVU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 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 Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL03 XVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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PL03 XVU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 11 July 2003.
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