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H689 HTA

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

184,399 mi
Last recorded184,399 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH689 HTA
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 184,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 183,985 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 183,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 183,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 183,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 183,224 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 183,218 miles

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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 183,191 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 182,084 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 182,078 miles

Emissions not tested vehicle emits a lot of blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on outer sill which is with-in 30cm of seat belt anchor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking at servo (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2016 178,681 miles

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 178,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 170,145 miles

Fuel pipe's slightly corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 170,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe's slightly corroded

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 165,463 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 165,340 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

front tyres low on inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2012 161,699 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 161,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 157,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 157,795 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 155,486 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 155,486 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 152,247 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 148,082 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 145,417 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 135,101 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 95,653 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 95,653 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H689 HTA is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 H689 HTA, 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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H689 HTA is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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