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SO03 ADV

2003 Nissan Primera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,142 mi
Last recorded98,142 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 ADV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,142 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 98,142 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 93,870 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,658 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 88,658 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,094 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 86,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 85,433 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

advise front brake pads low,front discs heavly worn,slight play in o/s/f top ball joint,o/s/r tyre nearing limit,engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Jun 2009 65,268 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,638 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 42,103 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,706 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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SO03 ADV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO03 ADV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO03 ADV registered?

SO03 ADV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is SO03 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO03 ADV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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