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H541 JLE

2002 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

170,392 mi
Last recorded170,392 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH541 JLE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2024 170,392 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside covered in black underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 168,221 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 168,221 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 163,091 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 163,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow and e/m/l (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened sill/floor (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement floor (10.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached chassis rotted away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened floor/sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement floor (10.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 159,128 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [at both sides] (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material [at both sides] (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 159,117 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 157,972 miles

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

body chassis slight corrosion

Fail 17 Mar 2020 157,967 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

body chassis slight corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2019 157,304 miles

Nearside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity boot slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft constant velocity boot slightly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 156,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V Gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake performance low.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 156,090 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective Bonnet dos not secure shut. (8.4.2)

Electrical wiring insecure Battery negative terminal insecure. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Excess corrosion to holes to nearside inner sill/floor pan within 12" of nearside rear suspension. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt C/V Gaiter perishing. (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake performance low.

Fail 22 Jan 2018 156,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front floor pan corroded

Offside Front sill corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 153,685 miles

Front coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both sides] (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 153,685 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported [silencer] (7.1.1)

Front coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened [both sides] (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded [both sides] (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 151,862 miles

Offside wiper splitting at ends

corrosion on brake servo

corrosion on front suspension

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2014 150,044 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear fuel pipes

corrosion on suspension coil springs

Pass 10 Jan 2014 145,891 miles

exhaust corroded

light underside surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 143,586 miles

rear n/.s petral pipes corroded/.

Fail 11 Jan 2013 143,586 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear and n/s/.front tyres badley cracked and perished./

rear n/.s petral pipes corroded/.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 143,313 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 143,256 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 143,256 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 141,698 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 141,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 141,390 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 141,390 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2005 132,191 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H541 JLE is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H541 JLE, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H541 JLE is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 13 December 2002.

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