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SY03 OAZ

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,914 mi
Last recorded113,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 OAZ
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,914 miles

Both headlight lenses require polishing as pattern is difussed slightly.

Both rear brakes are dragging slightly.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 122,883 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both headlight lenses require polishing as pattern is difussed slightly.

Both rear brakes are dragging slightly.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,089 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 112,049 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,373 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)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,382 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,382 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,740 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine sump showing signs of corrosion[small blisters]

front crossmember and rear axle beam showing signs of general corrosion

middle and rear exhaust pipes showing signs of corrosion

nearside and offside front and rear brake backplates corroded and slightly insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,891 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

middle and rear exhaust flanges very deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,885 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

middle and rear exhaust flanges very deteriorated

rear wiper blade worn

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 4 Mar 2010 69,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

alternator belt perished

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

middle and rear exhaust joining flanges corroded and worn

rear wiper blade torn

signs of damp on offside front brake caliper

Pass 2 Mar 2009 60,857 miles

alternator belt perished

front disc pads half worn

rear wiper blade torn slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2008 51,662 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,524 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,341 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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SY03 OAZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SY03 OAZ, 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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SY03 OAZ is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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