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J929 TEC

2006 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ929 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,616 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle 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))

boot floor corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 144,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X2 areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both inner and outer sills are heavily corroded and have numerous weld repairs done to them.

Engine stabilizer mount excessively worn

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Very deep cut. advise this is replaced soon. 165/70 R12 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear All rear suspension arms are corroded.

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underneath of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2024 142,436 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears hevily corroded (1.1.11 (c))

extensive welding repairs

Fail 20 Jan 2024 142,436 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking on to turbo fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

extensive welding repairs

Pass 17 Jan 2023 139,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heavy corrosion to the underside of vehicle which is clearly weak & with excessive poking and pressure which can not be applied during the test would be enough then to be an MOT failure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple welding repairs some covered on the whole underside of vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Hand Brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jan 2023 139,026 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S/F lagging/lazy (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Heavy corrosion to the underside of vehicle which is clearly weak & with excessive poking and pressure which can not be applied during the test would be enough then to be an MOT failure. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Multiple welding repairs some covered on the whole underside of vehicle. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Hand Brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,263 miles

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

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewalls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well has advanced corrosion, holed and has previous welded repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 135,263 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheelarch corroded at bottom in prescribed area (chassis) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear section insecure and touching rear axle. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both inner sills excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Suspension arm mounting point area excessively corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Long travel on parking brake lever.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer sidewalls perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spare wheel well has advanced corrosion, holed and has previous welded repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 131,795 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 131,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 129,553 miles

all suspension arm bushes perished

both outer cv gaiter perished, but leaking grease

slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 7 Jan 2019 124,360 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 124,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 119,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 119,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 115,785 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Pass 20 Nov 2015 112,275 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear silencer bracket has corroded away but system is still supported

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,599 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and rear silencer box mounting bracket damaged

front and rear coil springs corroded

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Fail 6 Nov 2014 110,599 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust corroded and rear silencer box mounting bracket damaged

front and rear coil springs corroded

tow bar fitted with 7 pin socket

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,570 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

rear silencer box mounting bracket damaged but still secure

tow bar fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2012 104,723 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 104,636 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion and repairs to sills

corrosion to nsr inner sill suspension mounting close to limits

exhaust corroded

scrapping noise from behind steering wheel

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2011 101,731 miles

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

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

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

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

all tyres weathering/cracking around rim advise to change

Fail 17 Aug 2011 101,728 miles

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

all tyres weathering/cracking around rim advise to change

both front disc's scored

Pass 2 Jul 2010 100,893 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 99,267 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 99,267 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 95,805 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 95,805 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2006 93,291 miles

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

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

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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J929 TEC is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,717 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 J929 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 20 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J929 TEC is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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