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J880 TEC

2005 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 135,082 miles

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 15 Jul 2024 134,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 134,405 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,912 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 133,272 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 133,260 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 132,636 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 131,794 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 131,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 May 2019 131,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,240 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape 165/70/12

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,240 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box hanger rubber snapped (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box support band snapped (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape 165/70/12

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,410 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 130,267 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn out of shape

Pass 29 May 2014 130,058 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 129,701 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn out of shape

Fail 6 Jun 2013 129,701 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre slightly worn out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,394 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 128,834 miles

o/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 9 Dec 2010 128,834 miles

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

o/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 18 Dec 2009 128,160 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

slight side play in parking brake lever

Fail 14 Dec 2009 128,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/r bumper insecure

n/s/r wheel arch corroding

slight side play in parking brake lever

Pass 11 Dec 2008 127,460 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 127,460 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

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

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 126,796 miles

clean & protect brake pipes

handbrake lever has slight side movement

o/s/f & n/s/f outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2007 126,794 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

clean & protect brake pipes

handbrake lever has slight side movement

o/s/f & n/s/f outer sills corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2006 126,277 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 126,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 125,387 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 125,387 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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J880 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J880 TEC, 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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J880 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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