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YL03 PTU

2003 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,844 mi
Last recorded79,844 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 PTU
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 May 2010 79,844 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 11 May 2010 79,844 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,054 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 740,054 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 97,882 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2008 90,932 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 90,888 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 80,941 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2007 80,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 61,559 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 PTU is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL03 PTU?

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What year was YL03 PTU registered?

YL03 PTU is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is YL03 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL03 PTU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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