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J834 SWL

1997 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

141,303 mi
Last recorded141,303 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ834 SWL
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 141,303 miles

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

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

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-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 137,705 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 137,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Boot floor corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 131,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

bodywork has surface rust in places

both front tyres low on tread

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

car has been patched and welded in places

covers fitted over sils

ext. system starting to rust in places

hand brake lever travel may need att,

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

new hand brake cable fitted

o/s/f plastic inner wing loose

o/s/r tyre side wall wearing

rear number plate wearing (smaller lettering used)

slight damage to o/s/f seat trim

spare wheel holder rusty and weak

surface rust on parts of susp.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Fail 20 Jun 2014 130,936 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

boot floor badly corroded

both front tyres worn badly on inner edge's

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,517 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 118,517 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,220 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 104,220 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 104,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 104,062 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 103,764 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 103,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,876 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 96,656 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 95,153 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 95,153 miles

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

1/rear tyres perished

2/slight blow from down pipe area

Fail 17 Aug 2006 93,275 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,275 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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J834 SWL is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 J834 SWL, 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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J834 SWL is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 5 August 1997.

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