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PN53 DHC

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 DHC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 95,056 miles

very slight run out front dissc

engine management light on

engine oil leak-engine cvered in oil

front lower crossmember badly corroded

pin hole in mid exhaust

surpect possible engine or gear box mount worn

suspect front pads getting low+n/s/f disc slightly scored

Fail 10 Aug 2011 95,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

engine management light on

engine oil leak-engine cvered in oil

front lower crossmember badly corroded

pin hole in mid exhaust

suspect front pads getting low+n/s/f disc slightly scored

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,258 miles

both nearside tyres have slight sidewall damage

offside washer partially blocked

pinhole in mid exhaust

rear lenses have been repaired

Fail 27 May 2010 88,336 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s washer partially blocked

pin hole mid exhaust

rear lenses repaired

slight sidewall damage to both n/s tyres

Pass 1 May 2009 80,889 miles

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

rear lens damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2008 72,403 miles

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)

drivers side front tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,797 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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PN53 DHC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PN53 DHC, 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 PN53 DHC registered?

PN53 DHC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is PN53 DHC safe to buy?

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