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SL03 HGU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,694 mi
Last recorded100,694 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HGU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 100,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2016 100,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,024 miles

Coolant leak

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jun 2015 83,355 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 19 May 2014 70,932 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 70,932 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 62,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,806 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 59,805 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 56,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 53,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 66,152 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 66,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 43,652 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,383 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 37,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,916 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 35,634 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,753 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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SL03 HGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SL03 HGU, 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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SL03 HGU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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