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J255 LTR

1992 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 98cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,050 mi
Last recorded139,050 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 LTR
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine98cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 139,050 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Surface corrosion on all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Some engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to perish & split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low 3mm & worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 138,468 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 138,460 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 138,460 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 138,434 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 135,504 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 135,454 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 135,454 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 134,613 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strap rusted (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 133,917 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 133,917 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 132,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,603 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Jun 2014 132,525 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 25 Apr 2013 132,245 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust box

Pass 23 Apr 2012 131,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 131,407 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 129,289 miles

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

Oil pressure switch at rear of engine appears to be leaking oil

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

Some play in steering

Fail 10 Mar 2010 129,246 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil pressure switch at rear of engine appears to be leaking oil

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

Some play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2008 108,354 miles

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

slight corrosion to vehicle

Fail 30 Oct 2008 108,354 miles

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

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

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

power steering rack damp

rear exhaust outer skin corroding

slight corrosion to vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2007 93,895 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 92,852 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 92,852 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J255 LTR is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 98cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,148 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 J255 LTR, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J255 LTR registered?

J255 LTR is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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