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SW03 JJE

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,347 mi
Last recorded73,347 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,347 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 73,347 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded

Front mirror cracked

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 69,141 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside

Fail 2 Mar 2017 69,010 miles

Emissions not tested engine appears to be running off a cylinder (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage tail light (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,688 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2016 66,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 69,250 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,250 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,260 miles

front cross member corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2014 60,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

front cross member corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 57,776 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 57,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,906 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,761 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,664 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 50,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,742 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 44,742 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,281 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 39,281 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 32,917 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 28,005 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,553 miles

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

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 JJE 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 56.5%.

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

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