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PN03 XNP

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,839 mi
Last recorded148,839 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 XNP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 148,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front steering gaiter has oil but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear dust covers excessive corroded

under body slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 146,602 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

steering leak

surface corrosion

Pass 8 May 2021 145,555 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on vehicle underbody

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2020 142,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

steering rack damp / seeping

Pass 14 May 2019 139,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front h.lights poor beam image

Nearside Front tyre edges bald

Fail 7 May 2019 139,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front h.lights poor beam image

Nearside Front tyre edges bald

Pass 28 Apr 2018 133,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn poor image

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 133,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint rack/pipe area (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front headlamps x 2 lens worn poor image

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 129,016 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack damp seeping

Fail 6 May 2017 129,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

steering rack damp seeping

Pass 9 May 2016 125,377 miles

oil leak

steering rack arms slight play

steering rack damp

Fail 9 May 2016 125,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

steering rack arms slight play

steering rack damp

Pass 15 May 2015 101,083 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre treads cracking

Pass 9 May 2014 95,236 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 82,553 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 72,417 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 65,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 60,787 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 50,740 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 12 May 2009 50,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust shield insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2008 35,425 miles

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 16 May 2007 22,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 18,263 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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PN03 XNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PN03 XNP, 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 PN03 XNP registered?

PN03 XNP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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