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J281 HGK

2006 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

103,035 mi
Last recorded103,035 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ281 HGK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 103,035 miles

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

Coolant leak Signs of Coolant leak but no leak was visible during test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded All round (5.3.2 (b))

bodywork damage throughout

exhaust corroded thoughts out

general surfeac corrosin on underside

Fail 23 Jan 2026 103,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Coolant leak Signs of Coolant leak but no leak was visible during test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded All round (5.3.2 (b))

bodywork damage throughout

exhaust corroded thoughts out

general surfeac corrosin on underside

Pass 7 Jan 2025 102,981 miles

All tyres are splitting in tread (2018 tyres)

exhaust is very rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2024 101,552 miles

All tyres starting to crack on the tread

Slight coolant leak around water pump area

Pass 25 Jan 2023 101,492 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2022 101,390 miles

exhaust is rusty

Pass 15 Jan 2021 100,958 miles

All four tyre cracked on tread

All front ball joint dust covers starting to split

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box rusty

Slight leak noted from power steering rack pinion

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,932 miles

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

front number plate is damaged

front tyre are perished in tread

petrol pipe at filter is perished (lower)

r/o/s brake possible dragging (slight)

rear tyre are slightly perished in tread

Pass 13 Jul 2018 98,761 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bottom hose has been possible damaged by radiator fan couling

exhaust is rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2017 98,540 miles

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

front number plate is damaged

slight wear noted in o/s steering arm

Fail 21 Jul 2017 98,536 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

exhaust is rusty esp rear box

front number plate is damaged

slight wear noted in o/s steering arm

Pass 6 Jul 2016 98,215 miles

all tyres are badly perished and require replacing

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

front number plate is damaged

horn poor in operation

r/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2016 98,214 miles

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

all tyres are badly perished and require replacing

exhaust is very rusty esp rear box

front number plate is damaged

horn poor in operation

r/o/s brake is dragging

r/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2015 97,488 miles

all tyres are badly perished

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

front number plate is poor

Pass 8 Jul 2014 96,709 miles

exhaust rusty esp rear box

front number plate damaged

oil leak

r/o/s tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 96,708 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rusty esp rear box

front number plate damaged

oil leak

r/o/s brake binding (slight)

r/o/s tyre badly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,175 miles

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

r/o/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

slight weep noted from steering rack

Fail 4 Jul 2013 96,173 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

front number plate damaged

r/o/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

slight weep noted from steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2012 95,822 miles

exhaust rusty esp rear box

front number plate damaged

r/o/s tyre perished and worn at inner edge

wipers poor in operation

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,377 miles

f/o/s tyre wearing on the inner edge

r/n/s tyre starting to perish

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,933 miles

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust very rusty esp rear box

oil leak (slight)

steering rack worn o/s

Pass 7 Jul 2009 94,034 miles

both front brakes oscillating slightly

brake fluid level low

exhaust rusty in places

f/n/s tyre perished and approx 90% worn on inner edge

oil leak noted from engine

oil noted around power steering rack and boots

Fail 6 Jul 2009 94,032 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front brakes oscillating slightly

brake fluid level low

exhaust rusty in places

f/n/s tyre perished and approx 90% worn on inner edge

oil leak noted from engine

oil noted around power steering rack and boots

Pass 16 Jun 2008 89,622 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre low on tread and screw in tread

most tyres perished

BRAKE FLUID NOTED LOW AND VALVE ON F/N/S INNER WING APPEAR TO BE WEEPING !

Pass 12 Jul 2007 85,186 miles

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

slight leak noted from the power steering rack

slight oil leak noted from the engine

Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,738 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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J281 HGK is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J281 HGK, 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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J281 HGK is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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