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SL53 JHJ

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

200,628 mi
Last recorded200,628 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JHJ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 200,628 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 181,540 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 167,262 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 167,262 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 150,329 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 150,329 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 124,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 124,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 107,726 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,141 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 82,473 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 81,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,709 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 51,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 51,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 39,388 miles

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

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

both front tyres have cuts on outer tyre walls 205/60 16h.

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 JHJ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JHJ, 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 JHJ registered?

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

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