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S52 ABB

1998 Nissan Primera

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

74,354 mi
Last recorded74,354 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 ABB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/engine bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive numerous areas of floor panel and chassis legs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 73,487 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/ engine compartment bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Numerous areas of floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 72,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 72,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,487 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 70,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 68,747 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,917 miles

Both rears and the offside front tyre are badly cracked and should be changed

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,687 miles

Both rear tyres and the offside front tyre are in poor condition due to cracking on the sidewalls

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 65,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Both rear tyres and the offside front tyre are in poor condition due to cracking on the sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 63,640 miles

All 4 tyres are in poor condition due to cracking

Pass 14 Feb 2014 62,730 miles

Both rear and passenger front tyres are cracked on the outer sidewalls

Pass 4 Feb 2013 61,257 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,083 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 58,241 miles

various brake pipes corrod not excessive at this stage.

Pass 6 Feb 2010 55,969 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,562 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres slight cracking not excessive at this stage.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,562 miles

front tyres slight cracking not excessive at this stage.

Pass 9 Feb 2008 52,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,441 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,812 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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S52 ABB is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S52 ABB, 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 S52 ABB registered?

S52 ABB is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S52 ABB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 ABB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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