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SW52 PAO

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,730 mi
Last recorded133,730 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 PAO
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 133,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Feb 2017 133,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2016 119,861 miles

Nearside Front wheel nuts have not been fitted correctly back to front

Fail 23 Feb 2016 119,861 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing drive shaft split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel nuts have not been fitted correctly back to front

Pass 25 Feb 2015 106,237 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 99,550 miles

both front head lights misted up

body damage

Fail 17 Feb 2014 99,550 miles

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

body damage

both front head lights misted up

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,803 miles

Both repeaters startong to show white light

Both sides front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Headlighgt lense`s misty & pattern very blurry

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

O/S tail light lense cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2013 82,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres almost bald on edges

Both repeaters startong to show white light

Both sides front wheel nuts fitted incorrectly

Headlighgt lense`s misty & pattern very blurry

N/S/F indicator starting to show white light

N/S/F tyre 2mm

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S tail light lense cracked

O/S/F tyre 1.6mm

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SW52 PAO is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SW52 PAO, 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 SW52 PAO registered?

SW52 PAO is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is SW52 PAO safe to buy?

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