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J736 TEC

2005 Nissan Figaro

Brown Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,553 mi
Last recorded108,553 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ736 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 108,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,350 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 107,305 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 106,935 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 105,126 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 104,799 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 103,606 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 102,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 101,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 99,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 96,949 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 96,943 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 95,605 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 95,605 miles

registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 93,437 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 31 Aug 2007 91,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 90,409 miles

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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J736 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Brown with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 J736 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J736 TEC registered?

J736 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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