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AB57 SMB

2007 Nissan Primastar

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,638 mi
Last recorded163,638 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 Nissan Primastar102,671 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB57 SMB
MakeNissan
ModelPrimastar
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 163,638 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2023 148,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 134,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 120,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Glow plug warning light on dash intermittently

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,031 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 108,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering stiff to operate/due to top mountings siezing

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,646 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 97,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 85,409 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,451 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 74,451 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,123 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,996 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,624 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,405 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,405 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,744 miles

Near side front seat belt=Slow to retract (takes up slack)

Off side Steering component=Slight play

Oil leak=Not dripping

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Near side front seat belt=Slow to retract (takes up slack)

Off side Steering component=Slight play

Oil leak=Not dripping

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,255 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 29,255 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan Primastar?

Based on 374,712 MOT tests across 21,329 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
7,838
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
21,329
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,272
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 11,276
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,507
position lamp(s) not working 10,443
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,263
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AB57 SMB is a 2007 Nissan Primastar in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Primastar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 102,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Primastar fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 23,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB57 SMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Primastar typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 19 years old, this Nissan Primastar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB57 SMB is a 2007 Nissan Primastar, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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