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J791 PDE

2003 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

162,957 mi
Last recorded162,957 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ791 PDE
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 162,957 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 161,877 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 161,658 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 160,241 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 158,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 157,591 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 154,391 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 154,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axles

Pass 5 Apr 2018 148,284 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 148,283 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front tyres worn inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 143,633 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 137,480 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 137,480 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,448 miles

front and rear bumpers deteriorating

Fail 12 Jan 2015 137,448 miles

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

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

front and rear bumpers deteriorating

Pass 9 Jan 2014 137,114 miles

both front tyres outer sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 2 Jan 2013 136,929 miles

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

o/s/f tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,891 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s boot floor corners corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 136,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s boot floor corners corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 136,749 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 136,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 136,702 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 130,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,769 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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J791 PDE is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 J791 PDE, 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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What year was J791 PDE registered?

J791 PDE is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is J791 PDE safe to buy?

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