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YC53 HHR

2003 Nissan Primastar

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,324 mi
Last recorded163,324 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primastar105,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 HHR
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 163,324 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 5 Dec 2014 163,316 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Dec 2013 157,250 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 148,659 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 140,816 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 140,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,713 miles

tyres have side wall damage due to clipping kerbsnot dangerous

Pass 23 Oct 2009 101,936 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 96,176 miles

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

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

slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Sep 2007 88,362 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 79,400 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 79,049 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2006 50,686 miles

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

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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YC53 HHR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC53 HHR, 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 YC53 HHR registered?

YC53 HHR is a 2003 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is YC53 HHR safe to buy?

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