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SM03 ZVP

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,689 mi
Last recorded177,689 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 ZVP
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 177,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 163,806 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 163,806 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 163,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

oil leak

o/s/f lower ball joint missing split pin

rear gearbox mount broken and bolt is out

Pass 12 Jul 2012 147,378 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 147,378 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 136,823 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 136,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 116,688 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 100,533 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 75,998 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 75,998 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,043 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 58,855 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,416 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,336 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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SM03 ZVP is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM03 ZVP, 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 SM03 ZVP registered?

SM03 ZVP is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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