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RN52 PYU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,388 mi
Last recorded147,388 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 PYU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 147,388 miles

front cross member and inner sill panels starting to rust

front number plate starting to discolour

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside front tyre tread starting to wear on edges

nearside rear tyre tread worn low on inner edge

offside door mirror slight damage

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cuts and tread starting to wear on inner edge

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage

power steering rack, reservoir and pipes/ hoses slightly damp

rear antiroll bar link rods and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,850 miles

front crossmember and inner sill panels starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs, rear antiroll bar and rear axle starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front headlamp beam pattern slightly weak

nearside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

offside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

offside front wheel inner rim slight damage

power steering rack and reservoir slightly damp

rear antiroll bar link rods and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear brakes backing plates starting to rust

rear exhaust join rusty/ slight leak and front/ rear exhaust heatshields slightly loose

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 29 Jan 2019 126,887 miles

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

front crossmember starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

power steering reservoir slightly damp

rear antiroll bar link rods and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear brakes baking plates starting to rust

rear exhaust join rusty/ slight leak and front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

Fail 29 Jan 2019 126,865 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front crossmember starting to rust

front/ rear suspension coil springs and rear antiroll bar starting to rust

handbrake performance slightly low

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm/ edges worn low/ nail in tread and outer sidewall small cuts

power steering reservoir slightly damp

rear antiroll bar link rods and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear brakes baking plates starting to rust

rear exhaust join rusty/ slight leak and front exhaust heatshield slightly loose

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre needs replacing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,369 miles

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front inner brake pads worn low/ check rear inner brake pads

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

rear antiroll bar and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear exhaust join rusty

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

spare tyre needs replacing

Fail 26 Jan 2018 116,369 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear antiroll bar link rods slight movement

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

front inner brake pads worn low/ check rear inner brake pads

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

offside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm and inner edge worn low

rear antiroll bar and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

rear exhaust join rusty

rear screen wiper blade rubber split/ worn

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2017 103,074 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 103,071 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,952 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

beam patterns poor

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Jan 2015 78,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 65,970 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 65,970 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 61,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,791 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 56,937 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 53,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 46,935 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,935 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 41,614 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 35,571 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 29,035 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 23,998 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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RN52 PYU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RN52 PYU, 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 RN52 PYU registered?

RN52 PYU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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