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J315 MHC

2002 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

559,805 mi
Last recorded559,805 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 559,805 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 559,899 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 559,892 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 559,802 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 559,807 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 559,802 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Exhaust back box outer skin coming adrift

Front number plate damaged but still visible

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded through

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 Dec 2020 559,896 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 559,895 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill under drivers door (marked) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 59,610 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 59,603 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material generally all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,575 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 76,552 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear panel

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 15 May 2017 76,533 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on nearside rear panel

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 May 2016 75,739 miles

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

corrosion on outer sills and underside

front tyres wearing low and perished

Fail 9 May 2016 75,739 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on brake and fuel pipes

corrosion on outer sills and underside

front tyres wearing low and perished

Pass 6 May 2015 575,841 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 57,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres perished/cracked

front grill loose but not insecure

fuel line slightly corroded

misting of fluid power steering pipe

off side floor pan corroded

off side front tyre getting low

rear tyres slightly perished

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 6 May 2014 57,601 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, 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)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front tyres perished/cracked

front grill loose but not insecure

fuel line slightly corroded

misting of fluid power steering pipe

off side floor pan corroded

off side front tyre getting low

rear tyres slightly perished

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 57,090 miles

Both front tyres perished/tearing DOT codes 1503 = tyres manufactured in 2003 ADVISE REPLACE FRONT TYRES

Front bumper corroded & secure at time of test although some heavily corroded parts may become insecure and a danger to other road users ADVISE REPLACE FRONT BUMPER

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 77,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,698 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack / steering

steering rack damp

Fail 12 Apr 2010 75,691 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack / steering

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play stering rack / stering

stering rack damp

Pass 21 Apr 2008 73,660 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 72,094 miles

rear fog lamp faded white † †corrosion to rear exhaust box † †play in o/s/f top shock mount † †power steering rack damp

Pass 19 Apr 2006 70,854 miles

exhaust corroded

slight fluid leak on power steering rack

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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J315 MHC is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 J315 MHC, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J315 MHC is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 October 2002.

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