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SB03 VLA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,052 mi
Last recorded76,052 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VLA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 76,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 74,084 miles

Front Flexible brake hose ferrules slightly corroded. Both sides.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 71,530 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2016 68,200 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,482 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r back plate corroded

rear brake pipes coated

Pass 14 May 2014 60,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 57,303 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,076 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 50,610 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 45,349 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 45,349 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 38,333 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 38,333 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 33,212 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 25,437 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 19,752 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 19,649 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

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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SB03 VLA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SB03 VLA, 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 SB03 VLA registered?

SB03 VLA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is SB03 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 VLA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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