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J997 NLT

2005 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,313 mi
Last recorded159,313 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 NLT
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 159,313 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 158,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 158,778 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 154,697 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,082 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 154,010 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

All seat belts slow at retracting

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 153,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 152,582 miles

Both front tyre inner edges getting low

Power steering leak

Rear exhaust

Pass 2 Aug 2013 150,144 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 150,143 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 144,676 miles

rear exhaust

Fail 31 Jul 2012 144,615 miles

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

rear exhaust

Pass 16 Aug 2011 140,814 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 136,766 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 134,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 134,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 127,647 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 119,625 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,765 miles

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 NLT is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J997 NLT, 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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J997 NLT is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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