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J429 NLN

1997 Nissan Figaro

Pink Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,570 mi
Last recorded70,570 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 70,570 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 70,425 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 69,633 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 69,309 miles

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2021 69,309 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seal close to seat belt anchorage point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer seal close to seat belt anchorage point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Exhaust backbox slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,898 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 68,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,442 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 65,239 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 63,975 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,173 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,341 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 57,665 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 57,665 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 53,436 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 48,218 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 48,218 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J429 NLN is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Pink with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 86,941 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 J429 NLN, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J429 NLN registered?

J429 NLN is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is J429 NLN safe to buy?

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