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SL53 JJX

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,104 mi
Last recorded77,104 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 JJX
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,104 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member /radiator support panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Little or no effect on near side handbrake (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly Strut to hub bearing excessive play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe at tank has severe corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2016 66,590 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe at tank has severe corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,642 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,693 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 42,693 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 38,707 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,171 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 27,549 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2010 27,549 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2009 31,128 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 23,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 19,167 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 15,457 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 12,170 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 JJX is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol 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 JJX, 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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SL53 JJX is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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