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P414 SWC

1997 Nissan Stagea

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,330 mi
Last recorded81,330 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Stagea105,830 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 SWC
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 81,330 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses & link pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both sides ABS wires loose (bolts missing out of brackets)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill to foor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 81,330 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front hoses & link pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front both sides ABS wires loose (bolts missing out of brackets)

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner sill to foor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 78,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,529 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 70,602 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 66,305 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 66,196 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 62,329 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 62,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 60,191 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 60,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,160 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner edges

Fail 31 Oct 2012 55,141 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear tyres close to limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,315 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 51,292 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 47,367 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 47,367 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 48,745 miles

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

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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P414 SWC is a 1997 Nissan Stagea in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Stagea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 105,830 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P414 SWC, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Stagea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P414 SWC is a 1997 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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