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J289 CEV

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

147,451 mi
Last recorded147,451 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ289 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 147,451 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight hand brake lever travel

Fail 11 Jun 2026 147,451 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

slight hand brake lever travel

Pass 18 Dec 2024 146,811 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 146,271 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 145,812 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 145,812 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 145,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 143,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 141,469 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 136,004 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,011 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 135,011 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,820 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 131,820 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 127,327 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 122,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 122,528 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 119,326 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 118,989 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 118,520 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

number plate spacing too wide

Pass 7 Aug 2010 116,278 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 113,855 miles

nuimber plate letter spacing

Pass 12 Aug 2008 112,269 miles

cracks on tyre tread pattern rears

Pass 9 Aug 2007 110,070 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 110,065 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

slight dampness by power steering rack

Pass 28 Jul 2006 108,184 miles

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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J289 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 J289 CEV, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J289 CEV registered?

J289 CEV is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is J289 CEV safe to buy?

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