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J379 DVJ

1992 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,809 mi
Last recorded134,809 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 DVJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2025 134,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 133,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2024 133,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,173 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,171 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine requires further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,750 miles

damage off side rear arch

Pass 18 Aug 2021 128,624 miles

Nearside Rear Outer wing starting to corrode

Offside Rear Outer wing starting to corrode

Pass 10 Aug 2020 127,290 miles

Nearside Inner sill starting to corroded

Offside Inner sill starting to corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 125,972 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2019 125,971 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2018 124,330 miles

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

Rear back box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Aug 2018 124,330 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear back box outer skin deteriorated

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 122,812 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 122,717 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 118,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 117,495 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 144,772 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 112,689 miles

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

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

both front wipers deteriated but still clear the screen

slight oil leak around gearbox

Pass 30 Jul 2012 109,090 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,576 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 101,971 miles

Both front lower balljoint started to perish

Nearside front outer cv boot perished

Pin hole in Offside front outer cv boot

Slight power steeering leak

Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,082 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s outer cv boot cracking

poss slight power steering fluid leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 13 Aug 2009 98,082 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel high

n/s outer cv boot cracking

poss slight power steering fluid 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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J379 DVJ is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J379 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 34 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J379 DVJ is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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