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RO03 ETT

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,242 mi
Last recorded70,242 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 ETT
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,242 miles

E M L warning light on dash on.

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure.

front brakes [inner] discs worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/f indicator side repeater light pale.

Fail 3 Mar 2014 70,242 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

E M L warning light on dash on.

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust heat sheild insecure.

front brakes [inner] discs worn.

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/f indicator side repeater light pale.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 60,084 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 60,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,770 miles

Both front shock absorber piston dust covers are torn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 53,770 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both front shock absorber piston dust covers are torn

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 48,334 miles

suspect slight oil / fluid leaks around o/s lower p.a.s. steering pipes areas.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 44,679 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp aim deflectors fitted to vehicle

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Feb 2009 36,811 miles

oil leaks around back of engine area.

Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,299 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f antiroll bar link knocking.

Pass 28 Feb 2007 28,934 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 21,270 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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RO03 ETT is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO03 ETT, 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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RO03 ETT is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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