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SW03 JHY

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,305 mi
Last recorded100,305 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 JHY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,305 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near to fuel tank ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near to fuel tank ()

Central Rear Upper Oil leak Engine oil leak ,Onto front exhaust pipe ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 100,305 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near to fuel tank ()

Central Rear Upper Oil leak Engine oil leak ,Onto front exhaust pipe ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 96,326 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 96,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 92,574 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

both rear doors have child locks on (unable to open doors from inside)

front brake imballance just met requirements

fuel pipe/breather slightly corroded at rear of tank

off side rear calipper slightly wet, fluid unknown, no visable leaks, or loss of pedal

rear brake imballance just met requirements

Pass 9 Jul 2014 88,414 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 88,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 84,376 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 84,376 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 80,378 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

windscreen has long scratch at o/s

Fail 6 Jun 2012 80,358 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

long scratch across o/s of windscreen

Fail 31 May 2012 80,345 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery insecure

long scratch across o/s of windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 74,728 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 73,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,865 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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SW03 JHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW03 JHY, 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 SW03 JHY registered?

SW03 JHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is SW03 JHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 JHY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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