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J796 CEV

2007 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,859 mi
Last recorded163,859 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Nissan Figaro107,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ796 CEV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 163,859 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2026 163,852 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side n/s and o/s low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel n/s and o/s low reading (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 163,821 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 162,880 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 162,850 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch by seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper corner area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 161,975 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 160,244 miles

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY POSITIONED

Fail 26 Jan 2022 160,244 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING INCORRECTLY POSITIONED

Pass 26 Feb 2021 159,360 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting brake corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 159,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear box mounting brake corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,133 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 157,131 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2019 154,836 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2017 153,037 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 148,796 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 148,796 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 144,936 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 141,354 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 141,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2013 137,059 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 137,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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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J796 CEV is a 2007 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 107,799 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 J796 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 19 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J796 CEV is a 2007 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 June 2007.

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