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T55 SPA

2003 Nissan Primera

Red Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,887 mi
Last recorded88,887 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 SPA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 88,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both main brake pipes slightly corroded. borderline

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2017 88,887 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both main brake pipes slightly corroded. borderline

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 75,740 miles

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

Nearside headlamp has damage at time of test

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

engine oil leak at time of test

Fail 27 Apr 2016 75,728 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside headlamp has damage at time of test

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

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

engine oil leak at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 63,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,707 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 55,270 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,247 miles

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,059 miles

slight fluid leak power steering pipe

Pass 9 Apr 2010 33,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,336 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 24,938 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 20,569 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 20,569 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front 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 29 Mar 2006 16,322 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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T55 SPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Red with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 T55 SPA, 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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T55 SPA is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is T55 SPA safe to buy?

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