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J161 DAP

1999 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Nissan Figaro105,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ161 DAP
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 66,766 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust section corroded

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Fail 23 Aug 2021 66,766 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust section corroded

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,015 miles

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing requires help to retract

Rear exhaust section corroded

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

sill, engine and under covers fitted, partial examination only

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,759 miles

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

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 4 Jul 2019 65,759 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 14 Jun 2018 63,681 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear exhaust silencer corroded but not holed

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 21 May 2018 63,655 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn in inner edges

rear exhaust section corroded but not blowing

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,304 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished and starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,304 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre perished and starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,505 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 59,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 58,698 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 58,698 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 58,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,753 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,254 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,219 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 76,871 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 76,871 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 748,468 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 74,846 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 67,627 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 67,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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J161 DAP is a 1999 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J161 DAP, 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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What year was J161 DAP registered?

J161 DAP is a 1999 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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