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J361 DVJ

2009 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

133,466 mi
Last recorded133,466 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ361 DVJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 133,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded in the middle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 133,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded in the middle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front washer jets weak

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2023 133,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 133,419 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks very close (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 133,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb Holder in back of lamp moving and insecure. (4.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracks Very Close. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres have cracks all around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 133,497 miles

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

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

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

front and rear bumpers deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

tape on front and rear bumpers

Fail 3 Jun 2021 133,423 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corners corroded and falling apart. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing arch lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear inner wing arch to bumper clamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer corner corroded and falling apart. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides deep Cracks all around treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 133,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Lower Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear bumpers corroded

Fail 29 May 2020 133,571 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Surface Rust (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Lower Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear bumpers corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 133,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure / broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 133,542 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front headlamp slightly insecure / broken

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 133,588 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 133,588 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 133,561 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 133,561 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 133,058 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 130,451 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear arches rusty, also starting to rust in boot , both close to suspention components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 130,449 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

loose earth cable close to fan

near side rear tyre 1558012 just starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre 1558012 just starting to deteriorate

rear arches rusty, also starting to rust in boot , both close to suspention components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 122,236 miles

both rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,366 miles

rear exaust corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2012 118,358 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

rear exaust corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,057 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 113,057 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 107,735 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 107,735 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 98,155 miles

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

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel high

outer sills not checked properly due to covers

rear shockers slight leak

slight play 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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J361 DVJ is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 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 J361 DVJ, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J361 DVJ is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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