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RK03 UZL

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,243 mi
Last recorded100,243 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 UZL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 100,243 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 100,235 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,884 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 90,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 82,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 82,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,898 miles

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both front wipers smearing view

offside front headlamp unit damaged mounts

Fail 22 Mar 2010 74,898 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front wipers smearing view

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2008 55,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low engine oil level

Pass 27 May 2008 52,806 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,701 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 46,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 46,170 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 32,931 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 32,931 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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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RK03 UZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RK03 UZL, 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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RK03 UZL is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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