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VN03 LRU

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN03 LRU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 142,731 miles

both front chassis outriggers slightly corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside rear lights have slight bad earth

nearside rear lower light lens missing

nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play

offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

offside rear of vehicle slightly damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2019 136,107 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 136,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 127,955 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2015 127,138 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 May 2015 127,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,949 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 110,349 miles

No spare wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 110,349 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

No spare wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 100,922 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 100,922 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 91,243 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 91,243 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 83,122 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 76,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 70,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,954 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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VN03 LRU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 105,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN03 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Primastar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN03 LRU registered?

VN03 LRU is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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The MOT history for VN03 LRU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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