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J783 ARC

1998 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

71,981 mi
Last recorded71,981 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Figaro101,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ783 ARC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 71,981 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,845 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 68,840 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 67,677 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 67,674 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 66,741 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 66,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 65,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 65,594 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 64,448 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 64,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill and inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Both ends of main brake pipe corroded.

Signs of fluid leak around pinion area.

Pass 22 Jan 2019 63,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 61,416 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 61,416 miles

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

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

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

small hole in boot floor

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,186 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 51,162 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,414 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 42,193 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 41,117 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 41,117 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2011 40,767 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 40,767 miles

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyre condition's are weak

Pass 13 Sep 2010 40,235 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 40,235 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 39,977 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Fail 9 Oct 2009 39,977 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside front tyre starting to crack on side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,456 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 39,456 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,071 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 39,071 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,372 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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J783 ARC is a 1998 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,652 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 J783 ARC, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J783 ARC registered?

J783 ARC is a 1998 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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