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J897 RHA

2009 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,478 mi
Last recorded154,478 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ897 RHA
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 154,478 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 150,122 miles

Offside Rear floor starting to corrode

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 146,720 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 142,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,697 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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 134,383 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 130,413 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 124,180 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipe corroded

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

all four coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2018 119,932 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,050 miles

front bumper starting to corrode

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 20 Jan 2015 107,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Fail 17 Jan 2015 107,590 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 6 Jan 2014 103,192 miles

oil leak on engine, looks to be sump gasket

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,550 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 96,523 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 93,231 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,210 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 86,210 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,383 miles

nearside front c v gaitor leaking small amount of grease

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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J897 RHA is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J897 RHA, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J897 RHA is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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