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VA03 KRN

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,031 mi
Last recorded101,031 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 KRN
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 101,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Advanced corrosion to o/S & n/S rear inner sills

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 98,886 miles

Headlight images deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parkbrake effort reduced - close to MOT limit

Steering rack starting to leak oil

Fail 25 Sep 2020 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlight images deteriorating

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parkbrake effort reduced - close to MOT limit

Steering rack starting to leak oil

Pass 8 Aug 2019 95,988 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR INNER SILLS & REAR CHASSIS LEG

PARKBRAKE EFFORT ON MOT LIMIT

POWER STEERING RACK WASHED OFF AT TIME OF RETEST - TO BE MONITORED

Fail 6 Aug 2019 95,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR INNER SILLS & REAR CHASSIS LEG

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 91,212 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES - BEFORE FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

Fail 27 Jul 2017 90,950 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES - BEFORE FLEXI BRAKE HOSES

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,495 miles

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

P.A.S FLUID PRESANT ON STEERING RACK

Fail 21 Jul 2016 84,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure drop link (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

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

BOTH REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

P.A.S FLUID PRESANT ON STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jul 2015 78,325 miles

O/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 66,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,921 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 59,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 59,451 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 53,099 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Aug 2010 53,099 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,086 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 40,591 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,504 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 27,990 miles

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

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 KRN is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VA03 KRN, 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 VA03 KRN registered?

VA03 KRN is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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