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RO03 RSY

2003 Nissan Primera

Gold Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,372 mi
Last recorded139,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 RSY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 139,372 miles

Oil leak oil leak going on exhaust ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Oil leak oil leak going on exhaust ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,494 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 132,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box not secure (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,664 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 125,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 112,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 103,414 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 103,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,032 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 72,262 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 72,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 57,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,034 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,376 miles

BOTH WIPERBLADES WEAKENING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 23 Mar 2006 28,391 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 28,391 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

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 RSY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Gold with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO03 RSY, 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 RO03 RSY registered?

RO03 RSY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is RO03 RSY safe to buy?

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