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S338 LEP

1998 Nissan Stagea

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,304 mi
Last recorded109,304 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Stagea120,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 LEP
MakeNissan
ModelStagea
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 109,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 100,966 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 100,875 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 94,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jan 2024 94,149 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 88,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear additional fog lamp lens stuck to cluster to alter light colour. Secure at time of test.

Fail 31 Jan 2023 88,515 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,122 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 80,117 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 72,040 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 66,992 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 66,991 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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S338 LEP is a 1998 Nissan Stagea in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S338 LEP, 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 S338 LEP registered?

S338 LEP is a 1998 Nissan Stagea, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S338 LEP safe to buy?

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