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SA52 VKS

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

137,644 mi
Last recorded137,644 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 VKS
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 137,644 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on front chassis crossmember and rear under sills

n/s rear wing damaged

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 May 2012 137,641 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

corrosion on front chassis crossmember and rear under sills

n/s rear wing damaged

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2011 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 May 2011 100,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2010 79,940 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 79,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 51,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,333 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 24,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,684 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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SA52 VKS is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SA52 VKS, 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 SA52 VKS registered?

SA52 VKS is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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