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J883 TEC

2005 Nissan Figaro

Maroon Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,203 mi
Last recorded125,203 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 125,203 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 125,185 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 125,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 124,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 124,612 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 124,600 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 123,360 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 122,109 miles

front and rear coil spings very rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 120,181 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 120,181 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 116,055 miles

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2013 178,639 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

outer skin of rear exhaust box corroded

slight misting of oil around power steering rack

Pass 31 May 2012 72,123 miles

misting of fluid around o/s tie rod boot

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2011 172,123 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 172,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 171,766 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 171,435 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Idle speed is high

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

parking permit is in poor position

Pass 28 Jul 2009 158,757 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 146,954 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 140,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s and o/s rear tyre walls cracking

n/s front tyre wall cracking

Pass 18 Sep 2006 130,012 miles

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

all tyre walls

corrosion at all areas under car

welding repairs already carried out has corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2006 130,012 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all tyre walls cracking

corrosion at all areas under car

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

welding repairs previously carried out has corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2005 122,682 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 122,682 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J883 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Maroon with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 J883 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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What year was J883 TEC registered?

J883 TEC is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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