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H748 NLJ

2004 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

157,889 mi
Last recorded157,889 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 NLJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 157,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Back panel corroded

Fail 13 May 2025 157,855 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills/arches and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2021

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 153,686 miles

Underneath corroded and brake pipes

Pass 8 Jun 2018 153,253 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2017

Body has slight corrosion drivers door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion inner sills and rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 5 May 2015 148,623 miles

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 139,757 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 139,757 miles

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 139,437 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 139,436 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 137,700 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 133,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 125,655 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 125,655 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 118,146 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Slight cut in o/s/front outer cv.boot.

Slight movement in offside and nearside track rod ends.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,423 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 108,335 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Track rod end dust covers split

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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H748 NLJ is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 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 H748 NLJ, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H748 NLJ is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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