Nissan Stagea Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan Stagea reliable? We analysed 3,402 real MOT tests across 462 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan Stagea is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, track rod end ball joint has excessive play and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan Stagea.
Nissan Stagea Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan Stagea. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan Stagea MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan Stagea to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan Stagea Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan Stagea fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan Stagea Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Nissan Stagea models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Nissan Stagea Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan Stagea owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan Stagea MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan Stagea year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 62 | 87.1% | 80,584 | 102,957 | 124,939 |
| 2018 | 98 | 75.5% | 108,959 | 142,387 | 168,376 |
| 2017 | 145 | 78.6% | 89,747 | 128,021 | 152,745 |
| 2016 | 164 | 78.7% | 94,908 | 111,516 | 130,948 |
| 2015 | 112 | 78.6% | 78,861 | 107,166 | 131,929 |
| 2010 | 171 | 75.4% | 71,672 | 116,555 | 146,138 |
| 2009 | 333 | 71.5% | 98,974 | 125,626 | 146,929 |
| 2008 | 526 | 73.6% | 78,880 | 101,317 | 128,951 |
| 2007 | 255 | 72.9% | 85,190 | 116,844 | 141,962 |
| 2006 | 66 | 75.8% | 73,342 | 110,101 | 128,919 |
| 2004 | 65 | 72.3% | 77,494 | 114,120 | 136,936 |
| 2003 | 87 | 85.1% | 76,196 | 93,585 | 114,203 |
| 2002 | 109 | 79.8% | 75,050 | 94,142 | 125,838 |
| 2001 | 161 | 72.7% | 83,308 | 108,277 | 144,801 |
| 2000 | 150 | 82.7% | 83,321 | 121,838 | 166,259 |
| 1999 | 93 | 77.4% | 86,165 | 126,959 | 164,638 |
| 1998 | 147 | 81.0% | 94,294 | 120,806 | 146,944 |
| 1997 | 292 | 71.2% | 76,614 | 105,830 | 135,245 |
| 1996 | 163 | 74.2% | 72,906 | 97,924 | 121,935 |
How Long Does a Nissan Stagea Last?
Based on 462 Nissan Stagea vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan Stagea Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan Stagea MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan Stagea
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.1% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
71.2% MOT pass rate from 292 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan Stagea is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.1% across 62 tests. The 1997 model year has the lowest pass rate at 71.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan Stagea Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan Stagea THIS CAR | 75.5% | 3,402 | 112,276 mi | 30 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Citroen C1 Vibe | 76.8% | 1,593 | 79,536 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan Stagea sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan Stagea has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 3,402 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Nissan Stagea are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (103 recorded failures), track rod end ball joint has excessive play (99), and exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (89). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Nissan Stagea with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Nissan Stagea owner drives around 3,454 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan Stagea models stay on UK roads for around 30 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.