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J882 LPO

1997 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,858 mi
Last recorded133,858 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ882 LPO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 133,858 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet can only be open with pilers

Pass 10 Jan 2025 133,854 miles

Bonnet can only be opened with pliers

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 133,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet can only be opened with pliers

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 133,854 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large corrosion holes along length of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion hole floor area near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced large corrosion holes along length of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion hole floor area near seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet can only be open with pliers

Pass 2 May 2019 133,791 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and hole in sill- more than 30cm away from a mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 131,772 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 131,772 miles

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

Both front tyres perished

Center exhaust bracket bolts missing and has come detached

Pass 2 Feb 2017 131,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,814 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 126,235 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 126,235 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,638 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 119,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 119,767 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 116,697 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 112,746 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 112,746 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 105,201 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 101,702 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 101,702 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 May 2007 99,448 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2007 99,448 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 90,237 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 15 May 2006 90,237 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

underbody starting to corrode in areas

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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J882 LPO is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J882 LPO, 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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J882 LPO is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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