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FIG 8231

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,944 mi
Last recorded151,944 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 8231
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 151,944 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 145,644 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 139,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 136,159 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2022 136,158 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 134,000 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 133,939 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 132,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 132,799 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 132,200 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 132,198 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 130,668 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 129,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 129,474 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2016 126,352 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 124,530 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 120,827 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine idle high

rear fog warning light incorporated with engine light

Fail 2 May 2014 120,808 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine idle high

rear fog warning light incorporated with engine light

Pass 24 Apr 2013 119,277 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 117,063 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 117,063 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,672 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 108,672 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 106,797 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 101,863 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 101,863 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,000 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

slight fluid leak on steering rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,000 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,274 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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FIG 8231 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 FIG 8231, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIG 8231 registered?

FIG 8231 is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is FIG 8231 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 8231 shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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