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SP03 VGK

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

100,693 mi
Last recorded100,693 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 VGK
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2024 100,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 99,741 miles

both sills (inner/outer) heavily corroded

offside front tyre heavily perished/split

Pass 30 Jun 2022 129,823 miles

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2021 97,919 miles

both front to rear brake pipes started to corrod

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 96,625 miles

both front to rears brake pipe corroded

handbrake effort only 16%

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,225 miles

front exhaust deteriorated

handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 4 Jul 2018 93,140 miles

offside front cv gator slight leak of grease (slack clip)

offside front to rear brake pipe started to corrod

offside rear handbrake performance requires attention

Pass 11 Jul 2017 91,346 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

Exhaust emissions require attention

Nearside Front Brake disc is corroded

Parking brake performance is 18 %

Various brake hose ferrules are corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 91,346 miles

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

Both head light lenses require attention

Exhaust emissions require attention

Nearside Front Brake disc is corroded

Parking brake performance is 18 %

Various brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,895 miles

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 88,893 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded

both rear drop links are worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 86,621 miles

Both head light lenses require attention

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2015 86,619 miles

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

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

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

Both head light lenses require attention

n/s/f brake disc is corroded

o/s/f brake is binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,545 miles

both head light lenses require attention

both rear drop links have play

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2012 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both head light lenses require attention

both rear drop links have play

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 77,800 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 68,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,777 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 59,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,685 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,817 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 23,251 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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SP03 VGK is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SP03 VGK, 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 SP03 VGK registered?

SP03 VGK is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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