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S521 FAJ

1998 Nissan Stagea

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,547 mi
Last recorded98,547 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Stagea120,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 98,547 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 94,437 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 89,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 88,265 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 85,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 85,674 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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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S521 FAJ is a 1998 Nissan Stagea in Silver 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 S521 FAJ, 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 S521 FAJ registered?

S521 FAJ is a 1998 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S521 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S521 FAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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