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J697 TEC

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,005 mi
Last recorded151,005 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ697 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 151,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,628 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 145,626 miles

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 excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both inner and outer sill sections welded but not very well

Pass 28 Aug 2020 140,694 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 140,594 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe corroded at rear brake hose area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section corroded at suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sill and inner wheel arch areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front lower wings insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2019 134,395 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear bumper supports corroded

slight rusty underside due to age

slight sweat from steering rack

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2018 128,110 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2017 120,919 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 120,919 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall split (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2016 115,968 miles

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Nearside Rear tyre (perished)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 115,968 miles

Front Registration plate has slight damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre (perished)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 123,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 123,105 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 122,669 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 122,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,138 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

petrol smell under bonnet ,no leak found

wiper blade split n/s

Pass 4 Dec 2009 109,352 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 109,342 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 102,438 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,201 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 97,201 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,934 miles

Engine mounting worn

Exhaust badly corroded

Handbrake near excess travel

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering & suspension

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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J697 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 J697 TEC, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J697 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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