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J3 RUY

1998 Nissan Stagea

Black Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,923 mi
Last recorded96,923 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Stagea120,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 RUY
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 96,923 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,173 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 95,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,872 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 154,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 154,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog and drive lamp amba

How Reliable is the Nissan Stagea?

Based on 3,402 MOT tests across 462 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
3,454
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
462
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 103
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 99
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 89
fog lamp not working 71
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 62
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J3 RUY is a 1998 Nissan Stagea in Black with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Stagea models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 120,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Stagea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J3 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Stagea typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Stagea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J3 RUY registered?

J3 RUY is a 1998 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J3 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 RUY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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