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WA53 WVL

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Red Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,638 mi
Last recorded58,638 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 WVL
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 58,638 miles

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

slight corrosion to exhaust in places

Fail 30 Apr 2016 58,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

slight corrosion to exhaust in places

Pass 24 Apr 2015 49,304 miles

front discs under-cut

front pads starting to get low due to discs.

front tyres wearing on inner edges (o/s/f the worst.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 32,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2013 32,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 27,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,127 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 21,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,334 miles

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)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 14,583 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 14,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,400 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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WA53 WVL is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Red with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 81,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA53 WVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA53 WVL registered?

WA53 WVL is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is WA53 WVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 WVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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