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H168 JLB

1997 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,625 mi
Last recorded87,625 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH168 JLB
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,868 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box start to rust

Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,868 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box start to rust

Pass 28 Mar 2009 71,288 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 65,571 miles

damage to ns door,rear wing and sill cover

gearbox not going into park

Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,487 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to ns door,rear wing and sill cover

gearbox not going into park

Pass 19 Jun 2007 62,297 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 59,599 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 59,598 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 57,966 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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H168 JLB is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 86,941 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 H168 JLB, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H168 JLB registered?

H168 JLB is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is H168 JLB safe to buy?

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