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J898 XCF

2008 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ898 XCF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 93,610 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 92,545 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 86,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 83,991 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,818 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,793 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,666 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 75,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 73,447 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 73,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,151 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 73,149 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 71,132 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 70,056 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres are badly cracking and perishing

brake fluid level low

corrision to nearside front wheel arch area

corrosion to nearside sill panel

engine oil leak

play in nearside front inner steering arm/steering rack

water ingress nearside rear light unit

Fail 8 Jun 2011 70,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres are badly cracking and perishing

brake fluid level low

corrision to nearside front wheel arch area

corrosion to nearside sill panel

engine oil leak

play in nearside front inner steering arm/steering rack

water ingress nearside rear light unit

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,562 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

water ingress in off side rear stop lamp

Pass 19 Jan 2008 67,165 miles

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

slight binding on rear service brake

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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J898 XCF is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,344 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J898 XCF, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J898 XCF registered?

J898 XCF is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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