CarVerify

Free Car Check

S241 VYA

1998 Nissan Primera

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Primera91,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 VYA
MakeNissan
ModelPrimera
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 109,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2014 109,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 92,801 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear coil spring is corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front indicator lens is broken

nearside rear coil spring is corroding

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,452 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

nearside front indicator lens is incomplete

rear brake discs arecorroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 77,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

nearside front indicator lens is incomplete

rear brake discs arecorroded

Pass 15 Nov 2011 74,357 miles

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)

nearside wing mirror damaged but secure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 67,876 miles

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

nearside mirror missing

offside rear tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 23 Nov 2009 61,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 61,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 53,715 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 53,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 46,169 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 40,570 miles

Nearside 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
Full Nissan Primera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S241 VYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S241 VYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S241 VYA?

You can check the full history of S241 VYA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S241 VYA registered?

S241 VYA is a 1998 Nissan Primera, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S241 VYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 VYA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S241 VYA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S241 VYA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.