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J740 HGJ

2003 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,223 mi
Last recorded107,223 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ740 HGJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 107,223 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 107,222 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity gator cracking

Oil leaking excessively from engine

Oil leaking excessively from transmission

Pass 7 Nov 2018 106,590 miles

Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 105,591 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 105,587 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 105,137 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nsf indicator repair tape

Fail 8 Jun 2016 105,137 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 102,439 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,059 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

corrosion on nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes

corrosion starting on nearside rear inner bodysill

covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,860 miles

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

both outer drive shaft gaiters deteriorating

corrosion on both nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes adjoining flexi pipes

corrosion starting in both nearside and offside rear inner bodysills and chassis rails

cover on bodysills prevents a thorough examination

Pass 30 Nov 2009 101,261 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Nov 2009 101,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion hole in offside front bodysill but not in any specified failure area

corrosion in nearside central outer bodysill but not in specified failure area

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 3 Dec 2008 95,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

multi-function belt worn

nearside rear seatbelt slow recoil

Fail 26 Nov 2008 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front brake imbalance high

multi-function belt worn

nearside rear seatbelt slow recoil

Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,331 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,131 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 72,131 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 70,570 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 70,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Auto Box Leaking Fluid

battery insecure

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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J740 HGJ is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J740 HGJ, 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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J740 HGJ is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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