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J489 LTR

2012 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,524 mi
Last recorded148,524 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Figaro106,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ489 LTR
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 148,524 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 145,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 145,184 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 143,381 miles

Front seatbelts slow return

Rear exhaust box rusty

steering rack bushes worn

Pass 27 Apr 2023 142,233 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 142,233 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 140,755 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 140,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 139,317 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

reverse light not working

Pass 29 Apr 2020 137,863 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear exhaust section outer cover deteriorated

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 27 Apr 2019 133,330 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 133,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 128,017 miles

slight bind from n/s/f wheel

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,458 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/12 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 114,520 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,173 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 104,157 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2013 98,020 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 98,013 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 92,453 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 92,444 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre showing cracking in rubber

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 LTR is a 2012 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 106,475 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 LTR, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J489 LTR registered?

J489 LTR is a 2012 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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