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S640 VEC

1998 Nissan Stagea

Yellow Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

273,231 mi
Last recorded273,231 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Stagea120,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 VEC
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 273,231 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 270,742 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 270,730 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NS & OS (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 264,225 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 255,230 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 247,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 241,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 219,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 196,105 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 196,102 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both worn inside (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 181,464 miles

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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S640 VEC is a 1998 Nissan Stagea in Yellow with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S640 VEC, 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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S640 VEC is a 1998 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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