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SL53 HXE

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,732 mi
Last recorded117,732 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 HXE
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,732 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,867 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 93,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 79,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

One of the three bulbs in the o/s rear taillamp is not working .

The front crosmember is becoming corroded.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 79,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

One of the three bulbs in the o/s rear taillamp is not working .

The front crosmember is becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,569 miles

Small dent in o/s/f door

Fail 24 Sep 2009 42,569 miles

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

Small dent in o/s/f door

Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,067 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

spare wheel fitted to the n/s front wheel

Fail 3 Oct 2008 36,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,409 miles

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

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,052 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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SL53 HXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

SL53 HXE is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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