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J688 MHC

2003 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ688 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,224 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 110,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,861 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 109,858 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 108,987 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 107,568 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 105,812 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 104,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 104,067 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,705 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 103,102 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,284 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 101,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 100,637 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,416 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,416 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2010 97,267 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,215 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 84,289 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 84,109 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 79,264 miles

slight leak on steering rack. nearside rear tyre close to limit.offside front suspension aem rear bush breaking up

Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,709 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf inner wing showing sign of corrosion needs attention soon †ns/os front startred to separate †n/s/r inner rim slight damage

Fail 29 Jun 2006 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nsf inner wing showing sign of corrosion needs attention soon †ns/os front startred to separate †n/s/r inner rim slight damage

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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J688 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,235 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 J688 MHC, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J688 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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