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J997 LRV

2003 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,442 mi
Last recorded110,442 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Figaro113,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 LRV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 110,442 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate crack

Oil leak under engine ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

various part of the body section has corrosion and patches welded around

Fail 20 Jan 2018 110,384 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate crack

Oil leak under engine ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 105,657 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside fog lamp insecure

Offside steering rack oil leak

coil spring corroded both side front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 101,721 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 99,552 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 96,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front suspension top mounting has slight wear.

Rear exhaust is corroded,will need attention soon

Fail 6 Apr 2013 96,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust is corroded,will need attention soon

Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,709 miles

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change,

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change,

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre has small cracks to sidewalls.

Rear exhaust box is corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,046 miles

Fuel filter is damp,may need attention .

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 85,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel filter is damp,may need attention .

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,186 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both front brakes are slightly binding when road wheels are spun by hand

covers on outer sills unable to check for corrosion

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre shows signs on the side walls of being run flat

Pass 20 Mar 2008 66,074 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 66,068 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,777 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 61,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 58,422 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)

condensation in nearside headlamp

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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J997 LRV is a 2003 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 113,235 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 J997 LRV, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J997 LRV is a 2003 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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