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YU03 PVY

2003 Nissan Primera

Green Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,932 mi
Last recorded92,932 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Primera70,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 PVY
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 87,408 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 87,407 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 80,930 miles

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 60 / 16 V

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / BOTH H/LIGHT LENS FOGGED OVER

EX HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 20 Jul 2015 80,929 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK WHEN NEW TYRES FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING / WORN ON INNER EDGES / LOOSING TREAD PATTERN / ADVISE TO REPLACE 205 / 60 / 16 V

BOTH HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED / BOTH H/LIGHT LENS FOGGED OVER

EX HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,775 miles

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENS BECOMING FOGGED OVER

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

HEAD LIGHT BEAM PATTERNS SLIGHTLY DEFFUSED

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 18 Apr 2014 73,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BOTH HEAD LIGHT LENS BECOMING FOGGED OVER

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION

COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED

HAND BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,137 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH PANEL

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED / EX HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CLEAR OUTER LENS COVER CRACKED / DAMAGED / ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY / STOP WATER INGRESS

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 26 Jan 2013 67,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON DASH

ENGINE WARNING MESSAGE ON DASH PANEL

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVLY CORRODED / EX HEAT SHEILD RATTLING

H/BRAKE CABLE PIVOTS ON REAR CALIPERS DRY OF GREASE OR LUBE

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CLEAR OUTER LENS COVER CRACKED / DAMAGED / ADVISE ATTENTION TO RECTIFY / STOP WATER INGRESS

UNDERSIDE / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 10 Sep 2011 58,183 miles

strong advise to offside rear light lense

Pass 20 Aug 2010 50,304 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 50,304 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,010 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,010 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 36,166 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 7 Jul 2008 94,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,876 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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YU03 PVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera in Green with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YU03 PVY, 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 YU03 PVY registered?

YU03 PVY is a 2003 Nissan Primera, first registered on 2 August 2003.

Is YU03 PVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU03 PVY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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