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J299 EWT

1992 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 989cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

111,908 mi
Last recorded111,908 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ299 EWT
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine989cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 111,908 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 108,935 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner lower wheel arch quarter panels holed and corroded but not deemed to be in a prescribed area

rear bumper corroded

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to underside

Fail 6 Mar 2014 108,935 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear inner lower wheel arch quarter panels holed and corroded but not deemed to be in a prescribed area

rear bumper corroded

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

rear wheel arches signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Mar 2013 105,554 miles

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

f/o/s tyre on 2.5mm inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2013 105,554 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Underbody corrosion

f/o/s tyre on 2.5mm inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,389 miles

front number plate damaged but secure

rear bumper signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2012 102,389 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

exhaust deteriorated

front number plate damaged but secure

rear bumper signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged but secure

offside front bumper corroded

rear bumper corroded

rear fog light output deteriorating

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,683 miles

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

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

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

rear fog light output deteriorating

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

front number plate damaged but secure

offside front bumper corroded

rear bumper corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 95,345 miles

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

front number plate damaged but secure

Fail 18 Mar 2010 95,345 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged but secure

Pass 20 Mar 2009 89,759 miles

both rear tyres have slight cracking

exhaust back box showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 82,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 79,332 miles

POWER STEERING COMPONENT HAS SLIGHT SEEPAGE FROM A COMPPONENT

Fail 24 Mar 2006 79,332 miles

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

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

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

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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J299 EWT is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 989cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J299 EWT, 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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J299 EWT is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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