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J779 DCD

2002 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,603 mi
Last recorded131,603 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 DCD
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 131,603 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre cuts outer wall

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 122,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,797 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

rear springs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 115,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 115,040 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 114,359 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2009 113,683 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 4 Sep 2009 113,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 112,079 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 110,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 104,434 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 104,434 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J779 DCD is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 J779 DCD, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J779 DCD is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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