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J696 MHC

2003 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,465 mi
Last recorded118,465 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ696 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2014 118,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 118,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,385 miles

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2013 114,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish

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

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2012 113,376 miles

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 113,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust is deteriorated

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 112,905 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 112,905 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre is perished

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 109,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 107,831 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2009 107,831 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 105,655 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,655 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 102,220 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 102,053 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 102,053 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,975 miles

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

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE †CORROSION TO BACK BOX

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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J696 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J696 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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J696 MHC is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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