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J473 CEV

1992 Nissan Figaro

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,929 mi
Last recorded173,929 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ473 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 173,929 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 173,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 172,729 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 172,410 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 171,850 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 170,600 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 170,425 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 170,425 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 169,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 168,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,534 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 167,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 166,683 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 165,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 161,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 155,361 miles

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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J473 CEV is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 J473 CEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J473 CEV registered?

J473 CEV is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J473 CEV safe to buy?

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