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VA03 HPU

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,285 mi
Last recorded121,285 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 HPU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 121,285 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 118,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 118,926 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,972 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre thread cracks

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres thread cracks

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2019 113,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear dust covers croded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear dust covers croded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 107,603 miles

Nearside Rear Lower drop link s/play

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses s/discolouration

n/s and o/s inner sills s/corrosion

n/s and o/s rear brake discs back plates s/corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2016 104,945 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2015 99,990 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front crossmember corroding below radiator etc but not to excess at this time

nsr light lense cracked

Fail 30 Jan 2015 99,950 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front crossmember corroding below radiator etc but not to excess at this time

nsr light lense cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 94,163 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2014 94,122 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,508 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 88,508 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,307 miles

Oil leak

Front wiper blades smearing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight play from o/s/f (Side to side)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,099 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

Front wipers have slight smearing

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)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 62,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 53,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,744 miles

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

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 28 Jun 2007 41,883 miles

n/s/r tyre waering low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 31,603 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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VA03 HPU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VA03 HPU, 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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VA03 HPU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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