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R888 JOE

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

40,931 mi
Last recorded40,931 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR888 JOE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 40,931 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 40,894 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,752 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 40,721 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 40,689 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 40,626 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 39,777 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 39,580 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 39,397 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 39,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 39,116 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 36,055 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 33,546 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 33,546 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,435 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,433 miles

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,047 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,892 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 15,897 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 13,505 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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R888 JOE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R888 JOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R888 JOE registered?

R888 JOE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is R888 JOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R888 JOE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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