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S522 EWL

1998 Nissan Primera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,861 mi
Last recorded72,861 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS522 EWL
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 72,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 04 brake pipe necks were corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken & exhaust pipes were corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both were Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both shock dust boots were damaged

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sus system & etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil & gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle beam & etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,776 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,597 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 72,523 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 71,869 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,680 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 70,994 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 69,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,216 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 68,337 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 66,663 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 65,705 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 64,716 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 63,326 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 May 2010 61,953 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 59,347 miles

oil leaks from engine

screw in tread of r/n/s tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2008 56,361 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 52,398 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 49,017 miles

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

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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S522 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Primera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 91,289 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 S522 EWL, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Primera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S522 EWL registered?

S522 EWL is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S522 EWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S522 EWL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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