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J501 JOU

1998 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,150 mi
Last recorded74,150 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Figaro101,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 JOU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 74,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 73,483 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 72,473 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 72,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 72,458 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 2 Aug 2012 72,347 miles

both rear tyres haves tears but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,009 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,904 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 71,858 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 71,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,145 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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J501 JOU is a 1998 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,652 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 J501 JOU, 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 28 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 J501 JOU registered?

J501 JOU is a 1998 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is J501 JOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J501 JOU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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