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SL53 JUW

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

175,826 mi
Last recorded175,826 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 175,826 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 175,825 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 162,803 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 151,029 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 151,025 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 143,832 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 143,830 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 129,812 miles

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

sills covered

Fail 12 Jul 2013 129,812 miles

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,360 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Fail 1 Aug 2012 112,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight wear on inner tread

Pass 17 Jan 2012 111,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 111,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,204 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 103,204 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 87,415 miles

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

battery lead in nearside door shut

Pass 19 Dec 2008 74,033 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 73,670 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 131,811 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 61,233 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 61,099 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,633 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 JUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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