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RF03 LUL

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

238,116 mi
Last recorded238,116 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 LUL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 238,116 miles

Both front fog/spot light lenses cracked

Front number plate abit damaged

Fuel filler cap door broken (falls out when opened)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 238,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front fog/spot light lenses cracked

Front number plate abit damaged

Fuel filler cap door broken (falls out when opened)

O/S/F outer b/pad getting low

Pass 13 Oct 2015 227,206 miles

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front fog/spot light lenses abit cracked and lights not working

N/S/R tyre abit worn at tread edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer linkage lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 227,206 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

B/Fluid level appears abit low

Front fog/spot light lenses abit cracked and lights not working

N/S/R tyre abit worn at tread edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint outer linkage lower joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear pannard/stabaliser bar starting to corroded and break at O/S end

Pass 24 Sep 2014 206,589 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Hazard switch damaged

Tyres slightly perished all round

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 184,877 miles

slight play front tie-rods

Fail 21 Oct 2013 184,877 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

slight play front tie-rods

Pass 19 Oct 2012 162,594 miles

compensator link req

play inner tie-rods

Fail 19 Oct 2012 162,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

play inner tie-rods

rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 139,324 miles

brake hoses perrished

n/s washer is weak

n/s/r tyre has a damaged outer sidewall and cut

oil leaks from under vehcile

Fail 18 Oct 2011 139,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

brake hoses perrished

n/s washer is weak

n/s/r tyre has a damaged outer sidewall and cut

oil leaks from under vehcile

Fail 22 Oct 2010 124,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 124,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 112,963 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 112,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2008 100,588 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 86,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 73,008 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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RF03 LUL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RF03 LUL, 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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RF03 LUL is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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