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SL53 HXB

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,372 mi
Last recorded97,372 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HXB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 97,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,822 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 92,821 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 90,663 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,244 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 88,228 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,336 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 84,336 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 80,093 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 75,860 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyre treads getting low

n/s/f tyre close to tread markers

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and tread low close to tread markers

Pass 28 Oct 2009 66,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

seapage of power steering fluid around pump/pipes

Fail 20 Oct 2009 66,371 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

seapage of power steering fluid around pump/pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,196 miles

both front tyres close on inner edge to limit

both wipers slightly detiriorated

o/s/r n/s/f o/s/f anti roll bar drop links slight play

Pass 18 Oct 2007 55,011 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,367 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 41,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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SL53 HXB is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 SL53 HXB, 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 SL53 HXB registered?

SL53 HXB is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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