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J784 CEV

1997 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

128,681 mi
Last recorded128,681 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ784 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 128,681 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in side arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in side arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working pipe blows off when operated /near side washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (i))

off side outer drive shaft boot pin holed

Pass 24 Feb 2020 128,349 miles

front brake application poor

Fail 18 Feb 2020 128,345 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front brake application poor

Pass 1 Mar 2019 127,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,343 miles

offside front tyre close to limit

slight corrosion nearside rear underbody

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer body sill corrosion

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 121,588 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer body sill corrosion

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 115,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK -- LEAKING ONTO NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM AND FROM PRESSURE SWITCH AREA

slight play in upper steering column bush

slight wear in offside rackbody

Fail 8 Apr 2015 115,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

FRONT EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

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

MAJOR OIL LEAK -- LEAKING ONTO NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL RIM AND FROM PRESSURE SWITCH AREA

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 20 Mar 2014 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

drivers seat belt retraction slow

Pass 10 Apr 2013 105,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 98,637 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,712 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 92,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 87,995 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,480 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,479 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 71,931 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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J784 CEV is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 86,941 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 J784 CEV, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J784 CEV is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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