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J118 DKS

2001 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,129 mi
Last recorded165,129 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Nissan Figaro100,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ118 DKS
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 165,129 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 165,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 153,523 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 153,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 153,323 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 139,275 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 139,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 123,145 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 123,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 110,990 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 110,990 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 110,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres little wearing on insides

Fail 5 Sep 2011 110,664 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres little wearing on insides

Pass 21 Jul 2010 110,664 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 110,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 110,663 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 110,662 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 105,111 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 105,111 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 96,733 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 87,899 miles

Note: Power assisted steering has started to leak in various places.

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 DKS is a 2001 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 DKS, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J118 DKS is a 2001 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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