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YL03 DHY

2003 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,556 mi
Last recorded100,556 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DHY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2016 100,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub-frame (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn inner edges

oil leaks on engine

rear disc corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,940 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 78,215 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 45,484 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 40,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 35,634 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,731 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,301 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 17,903 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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YL03 DHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL03 DHY, 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 YL03 DHY registered?

YL03 DHY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YL03 DHY safe to buy?

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