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J278 KAE

2006 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

95,249 mi
Last recorded95,249 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 KAE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 95,249 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 90,885 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,726 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 81,609 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 77,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 74,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 71,154 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,259 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,259 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,224 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,034 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 57,040 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 55,004 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,946 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 44,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,699 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 38,851 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,847 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,895 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 34,895 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,138 miles

advisorys attatched

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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J278 KAE is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,717 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 J278 KAE, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J278 KAE registered?

J278 KAE is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 10 April 2006.

Is J278 KAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for J278 KAE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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