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J298 MJK

2005 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ298 MJK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 144,706 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4-coil springs on the vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front cv boot clip broken a slightly leaking grease

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 May 2026 144,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure both rear rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4-coil springs on the vehicle are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front cv boot clip broken a slightly leaking grease

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 144,128 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,128 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 143,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 141,854 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 141,854 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 139,443 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 139,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 138,961 miles

Corrosion starting @ near side rear wheel arch

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front brake pads very low, advise replaced

Front bumper slightly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Long park brake travel

Near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Slight interaction @ off side rear lamp

Fail 3 Jul 2017 138,961 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Off side front to rear @ flexi hose, near side front to rear @ flexi hose and off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front @ inner edge, carcass exposed (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Off side and near side (8.2.3)

Corrosion starting @ near side rear wheel arch

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Front bumper slightly corroded

Front number plate cracked

Near side front tyre wearing @ inner edge

Slight interaction @ off side rear lamp

Pass 18 Aug 2016 138,928 miles

child seat fitted

oil leaks

rust patches

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

slight wear on rack mounts

some brake pipes rusty

track rod end boots perished

Fail 15 Aug 2016 138,925 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

oil leaks

rust patches

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

slight wear on rack mounts

some brake pipes rusty

track rod end boots perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 133,988 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 133,984 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Long park brake travel

Surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 29 Apr 2014 127,287 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear sill.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight front brake imbalance.

Fail 29 Apr 2014 127,287 miles

Corrosion starting offside rear sill.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 1 May 2013 124,931 miles

Both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Both rear tyres starting to split.

Both track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 124,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front lower ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Both rear tyres starting to split.

Both track rod end ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Pass 1 May 2012 119,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 119,078 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,808 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

surface corrosion to both inner sills and offside outer sill

Pass 17 Nov 2009 118,407 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 117,042 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 117,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 114,938 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 112,152 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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J298 MJK is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 J298 MJK, 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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J298 MJK is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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