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J563 NLN

1998 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

170,934 mi
Last recorded170,934 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Nissan Figaro101,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ563 NLN
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2022 170,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front bumper corroded and semi covered in tape

Pass 30 Nov 2021 168,029 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 168,029 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 160,770 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 160,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 155,162 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive big oil leak all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 155,159 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced big hole in sill inner & outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced big hole in sill inner &outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system poor flare burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive big oil leak all over engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 153,579 miles

Oil leak engine oil ()

Fail 30 Apr 2018 153,576 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine oil ()

Pass 8 May 2017 149,860 miles

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

bad oil leak

Pass 12 May 2016 146,967 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak around engine

Pass 11 May 2015 143,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,769 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 139,768 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 136,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 136,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2012 133,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 127,621 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 127,621 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 118,594 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on most metal brake pipes/corrosion on rh rear wheel arch./ all seat belts slow to retract.

Fail 19 Mar 2010 118,594 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust on most metal brake pipes/corrosion on rh rear wheel arch./ all seat belts slow to retract.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 115,513 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 113,662 miles

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)

Rh rear wheel arch rusty/ Slight Corrosion on most metal brake pipes/ Brake fluid level low.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 113,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rh rear wheel arch rusty/ Slight Corrosion on most metal brake pipes/ Brake fluid level low.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 108,242 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 102,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 102,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rusty,oil leak,nsr tyre on limit!!!!!

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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J563 NLN is a 1998 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 J563 NLN, 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.

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J563 NLN is a 1998 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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