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WU03 RUV

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

198,987 mi
Last recorded198,987 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 RUV
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2017 198,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 188,911 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)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 179,873 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 171,973 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroded

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,973 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear brake back plates corroded

front crossmember has slight corrosion

Pass 31 May 2013 162,351 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 162,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 154,461 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 154,461 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 128,386 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 107,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,772 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,517 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,482 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 56,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nsf wiper blade poor †adjusted nsf headlamp aim

Pass 9 Jun 2006 38,684 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 37,780 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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WU03 RUV is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WU03 RUV, 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 WU03 RUV registered?

WU03 RUV is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is WU03 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU03 RUV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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