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J879 TNF

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,384 mi
Last recorded194,384 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ879 TNF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2021 194,384 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 194,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 192,448 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 184,749 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 177,420 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 177,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 165,929 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)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 165,929 miles

Central Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,008 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,007 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2015 151,361 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 151,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 143,520 miles

auto gearbox fluid leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 143,520 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

auto gearbox fluid leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2013 133,458 miles

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,228 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,821 miles

Battery insecure

O/S Floor slightly corroded

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 122,819 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

O/S Floor slightly corroded

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 119,338 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 119,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 118,076 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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J879 TNF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 J879 TNF, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J879 TNF registered?

J879 TNF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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