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J541 NLU

2009 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

136,786 mi
Last recorded136,786 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ541 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,786 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 136,319 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,863 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded and rattling

parking brake on limit of 16percent

Pass 31 Aug 2022 135,531 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 135,528 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 132,169 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 131,797 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 129,899 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 129,898 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 128,260 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 124,762 miles

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 124,762 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 122,834 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 121,065 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 121,065 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut SPLIT PIN missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,555 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 120,555 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 116,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 116,282 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 112,571 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 112,571 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 107,115 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 101,212 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,069 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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J541 NLU is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 J541 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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What year was J541 NLU registered?

J541 NLU is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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