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J517 NLU

2009 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,940 mi
Last recorded110,940 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ517 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 110,940 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 110,294 miles

Fuel filter pipes corroded

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Sump pan corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2021 110,293 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel filter pipes corroded

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear suspension corroded

Sump pan corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2019 110,230 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

rear silencer corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 109,609 miles

Oil leak

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

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 23 Jun 2017 109,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount damaged (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

under body components corroded

wheel covers fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 108,657 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,092 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 104,052 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 103,286 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 101,584 miles

osr brake pipe insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2012 99,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2011 96,347 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 93,035 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,001 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 88,670 miles

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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J517 NLU is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 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 J517 NLU, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J517 NLU is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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