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S344 AJL

1998 Nissan Stagea

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,311 mi
Last recorded212,311 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Stagea120,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 AJL
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 212,311 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 199,061 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 193,397 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 187,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 181,458 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 174,835 miles

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

corrosion starting in both front suspension top strut turrets

Fail 3 Mar 2016 174,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

corrosion starting in both front suspension top strut turrets

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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S344 AJL is a 1998 Nissan Stagea in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S344 AJL, 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.

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What year was S344 AJL registered?

S344 AJL is a 1998 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S344 AJL safe to buy?

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