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RE53 BVG

2003 Nissan Primera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 BVG
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 88,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 88,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring. 44teeth (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring (3.4.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 86,186 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2013 81,343 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (215/50 17 )

Fail 20 Nov 2013 81,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge (215/50 17 )

Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,474 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 66,202 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 57,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 57,786 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,746 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 55,746 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,707 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,698 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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RE53 BVG is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE53 BVG, 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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RE53 BVG is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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