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H96 JLF

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH96 JLF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 97,137 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2025 97,125 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))

Nearside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2024 96,034 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 95,232 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 94,840 miles

floors and sills undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm- cracking - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm- cracking- advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

floor and sill sections undersealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2020 93,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

surface corrosion to N/S and O/S inner floor to sills

surface corrosion to underfloor floor pans

Pass 16 Sep 2019 93,227 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been welded from the inside and sealed and painted

Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has been welded from the inside and sealed and painted

Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,123 miles

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

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan excessive corrosion (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

spare wheel well corroded

surface corrosion and internal repairs to underside

Pass 11 Sep 2018 92,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floorpans holed visual repair to inside of pan

corrosion to boot flor panel and towing point

Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle stuck on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front floorpans holed visual repair to inside of pan

corrosion to boot flor panel and towing point

Pass 9 Sep 2017 92,618 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 91,748 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres perished.

rear silencer deteriorated.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 89,710 miles

front brake application just servicable.

rear silencer deteriorated.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 87,326 miles

off-side rear fog light lense faded.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 84,883 miles

off-side fog light lense faded

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 20 Aug 2013 84,812 miles

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

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

off-side fog light lense faded

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 82,698 miles

nearside front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,224 miles

boot floor corroded

rear panels under car corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2011 81,183 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

boot floor corroded

rear panels corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2010 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear under bumper vehicle corroded

offside front indicator has slight damage

power steering has slight leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 71,532 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 177,310 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 177,203 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front no plate damaged

offside acentre boot floorings corroded to excess - outside prescribed areas

offside and nearside floors to sills corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2007 171,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 171,893 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 163,275 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 163,275 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H96 JLF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 H96 JLF, 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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H96 JLF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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