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SC03 JHA

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,989 mi
Last recorded118,989 miles
Recorded on6 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 JHA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2019 118,989 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 108,755 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear both (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear both (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jan 2017 100,533 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,714 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 96,694 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member corroded (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 91,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 91,362 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 85,345 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,173 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 76,666 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,427 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 64,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre close to limit and should be replaced

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,021 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2008 38,349 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)

Fail 24 May 2008 38,349 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 11 Jun 2007 24,147 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 15,694 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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SC03 JHA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SC03 JHA, 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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SC03 JHA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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