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SY03 YRA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,189 mi
Last recorded158,189 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YRA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 158,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator cross member corroded and holed

Fail 10 Sep 2015 157,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

radiator cross member corroded and holed

Pass 13 Sep 2014 141,439 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 141,402 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 138,022 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 125,307 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f door hinges pin has slightly play

Fail 17 Sep 2012 125,307 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/sf track rod split pin missing

o/s/f door hinges pin has slightly play

windscreen washers are clearing windscreen sufficiently but they are working at 75%

Pass 16 Sep 2011 121,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 109,382 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 90,227 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 69,080 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 69,080 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 50,105 miles

play in off side front roll bar link

rear brake pads worn

rear no plate marked

sump rusty

Pass 20 Dec 2006 36,501 miles

nearside front wiper blade rubber split. movement at both rear anti roll bar links .front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 32,216 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 YRA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 YRA, 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 SY03 YRA registered?

SY03 YRA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is SY03 YRA safe to buy?

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