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J535 DVJ

2012 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,441 mi
Last recorded159,441 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Figaro106,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ535 DVJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 159,441 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 159,365 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 159,217 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 157,381 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 156,005 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 155,913 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 154,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 152,588 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 150,978 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 150,978 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 149,129 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 146,808 miles

Oil leak

battery leaking

handbrake lever travel

rear exhaust box corroded

steering rack leaking

Pass 27 Jun 2013 145,054 miles

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Styeering rack o/s/f mounting slight flexing Recommend further investigation

Fail 20 Jun 2013 144,952 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Coolant reservoir cap missing

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Styeering rack o/s/f mounting slight flexing Recommend further investigation

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,139 miles

both side dills slightly rusty. n/s/r arch slightly rusty.steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2012 127,630 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both side dills slightly rusty. n/s/r arch slightly rusty.steering rack gaitor slightly deteriorated

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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J535 DVJ is a 2012 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J535 DVJ, 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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J535 DVJ is a 2012 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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