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S55 JBC

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,372 mi
Last recorded61,372 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 JBC
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 61,372 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 61,336 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2011 57,445 miles

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

front discs lipped

rear disc heavily corroded and pads low

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,678 miles

both rear brake discs corroding + slightly scored

Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,668 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brake discs corroding + slightly scored

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,176 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 46,176 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 41,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 23,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,710 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 28,702 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S55 JBC is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S55 JBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S55 JBC registered?

S55 JBC is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is S55 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S55 JBC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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