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J489 HGJ

2002 Nissan Figaro

Cream Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 HGJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 135,322 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 135,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 133,666 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jul 2012 133,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,849 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 129,847 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 126,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2010 126,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 125,245 miles

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Fail 20 Feb 2009 125,243 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion to O/S outer sill

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

N/S/F tyre is getting low

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 123,994 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2008 123,968 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2007 114,518 miles

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

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

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

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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J489 HGJ is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Cream with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 J489 HGJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J489 HGJ is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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