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E3 VLN

2009 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,708 mi
Last recorded84,708 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 VLN
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 84,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2024 81,361 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 78,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 76,718 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 74,325 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 74,012 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 71,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 70,624 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2018 68,967 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

boot floor holed and corroded

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Fail 9 Oct 2018 68,967 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

boot floor holed and corroded

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 10 Oct 2017 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear service and park brake effort low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 67,317 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear service and park brake effort low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracking

coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 65,757 miles

Boot floor corroded.

Pass 22 Oct 2015 64,018 miles

oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2015 64,018 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported two rubber mountings broken (7.1.1)

oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,272 miles

slight binding nearside front brake

Pass 2 Nov 2013 60,656 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 54,587 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 54,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 46,649 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 46,649 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 39,243 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,684 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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E3 VLN is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E3 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E3 VLN is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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