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SL03 NYR

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,001 mi
Last recorded158,001 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 NYR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 158,001 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 158,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,842 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 150,176 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 145,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 139,190 miles

all 4 tyres close to limit

Fail 28 Jun 2014 139,190 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2013 131,045 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 125,141 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Jun 2011 118,572 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine noisy

genral underbody corrosion

offside front brake discs in poor condition but tested ok

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2011 118,572 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine noisy

genral underbody corrosion

offside front brake discs in poor condition but tested ok

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Aug 2010 116,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 104,042 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2009 104,042 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,245 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 91,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills coverd

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jun 2007 72,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r lamp/lens broken

Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,881 miles

offside rear light lense holed

Fail 13 Jun 2006 53,879 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear light lense holed

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 NYR is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NYR, 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 SL03 NYR registered?

SL03 NYR is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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