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J118 BAR

1999 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

122,965 mi
Last recorded122,965 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Nissan Figaro105,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 BAR
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,965 miles

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

battery not fully secure

Fail 3 Oct 2016 122,965 miles

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

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

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

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

battery not fully secure

Pass 16 Sep 2015 122,581 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 122,581 miles

Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 121,789 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 121,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,638 miles

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Fail 28 May 2013 120,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO FRONT CROSSMEMBER

Pass 20 Mar 2012 113,897 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 113,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 110,235 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 110,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

fornt chassis damage

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,424 miles

parking brake travel high

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2010 106,423 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel high

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2008 96,457 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 92,562 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2007 92,531 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,808 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 90,808 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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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J118 BAR is a 1999 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 105,280 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 J118 BAR, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J118 BAR is a 1999 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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