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J633 ATO

1997 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ633 ATO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2020 164,462 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 163,442 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear slam panel corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2017 163,442 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle inner sill and floor in 3 places as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear as marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear as marked with yellow chalk (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill as marked with yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front discs corrodded

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

Oil leak

Rear slam panel corrodded nsr and osr

Pass 23 May 2016 160,361 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 160,322 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 May 2015 157,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

difficult to inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

o/s/f outer c/v boot slightly perished

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

slight misting of oi8l around steering rack(pinion area)

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Fail 25 Apr 2015 157,139 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

difficult to inspect underside of vehicle due to underseal

front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

n/s/f wheel slightly tight in rotation

o/s/f outer c/v boot slightly perished

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

slight misting of oi8l around steering rack(pinion area)

slight oil leak on engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Apr 2014 154,042 miles

brake pipes difficult to inspect due to underseal

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

misting of oil around o/s of steering rack

slight imbalance on front brakes

Fail 14 Apr 2014 154,042 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pipes difficult to inspect due to underseal

front brake pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

misting of oil around o/s of steering rack

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2013 149,019 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN LOW UNABLE TO FULLY

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SHOCKABSORBERS REDUCED DAMPING

Pass 31 Mar 2012 145,406 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 145,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

all rear off floor boot is very corroded and holed and rear inner quarter sills

off side inner and outer sill is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 140,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 125,056 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 125,056 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 111,360 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 111,360 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 100,942 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 100,942 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,905 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 94,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,193 miles

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

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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J633 ATO is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 86,941 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 J633 ATO, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J633 ATO is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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