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J853 PBT

2008 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,831 mi
Last recorded157,831 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 PBT
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 157,831 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 157,831 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension locking device ineffective arm bolt not long enough to go through locking nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle modified so that axle functionality is affected rear axle has section missing where shock absorber fits (5.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 154,216 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 152,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and/or underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot starting to leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under body covered in underseal.

Fail 2 May 2024 152,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease and/or underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV boot starting to leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under body covered in underseal.

Pass 9 May 2023 151,667 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 151,665 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2022 149,200 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 149,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Power steering component leaking stearing rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 146,041 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 146,040 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 135,637 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 135,612 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 127,507 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,507 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n\s outer sill and front jacking point rusted and hold marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n\s (8.2.2)

n\s and o\s rear tyres cracked and o\s rear tyre worn on inner tread

Pass 16 Dec 2016 121,065 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,343 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,343 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 119,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,653 miles

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

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

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,711 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 97,790 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 92,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 88,146 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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J853 PBT is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,344 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 J853 PBT, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J853 PBT is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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