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SB03 VLK

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,103 mi
Last recorded154,103 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 VLK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 154,103 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 140,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,685 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 110,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge - advise tracking

exhaust hanger corroded - but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Nov 2011 96,773 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 96,510 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 84,648 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 71,568 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 71,568 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,876 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 48,449 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 44,980 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,312 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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SB03 VLK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VLK, 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 VLK registered?

SB03 VLK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SB03 VLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB03 VLK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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