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J381 AUJ

2006 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,010 mi
Last recorded144,010 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ381 AUJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 144,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,487 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 140,664 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 140,597 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 139,448 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 136,700 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 132,712 miles

Drivers window not working

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 132,712 miles

Drivers window not working

Front brake pads 55/60% worn

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 127,763 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2016 127,672 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 126,017 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 126,017 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Oil/fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2015 125,623 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 124,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 119,051 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2012 119,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 114,224 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

front lower ball joints cover boots starting to split

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside rear foglamp starting to discolour

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 1 Jun 2010 114,224 miles

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

both front outer driveshaft boots covered in grease- no split/ hole

front lower ball joints cover boots starting to split

front lower suspension wishbones inner bushes starting to split/ wear

front tyre treads inner edges starting to wear

offside rear foglamp starting to discolour

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty and in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 24 Aug 2009 112,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 112,858 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 108,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 108,290 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 102,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 95,824 miles

all tyres badly perished

front outer cv boots are stick together type

right front lower ball joint dust cover split

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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J381 AUJ is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,717 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 J381 AUJ, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J381 AUJ is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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