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H983 BYF

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

268,786 mi
Last recorded268,786 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH983 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 268,786 miles

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

ALL tyres low on tread + rear tyres cracked

Engine omits blue smoke

Fuel & brake pipes rusty underside

OSR chassis & NSR inner wing severely rusted/holed

Rear exh rubber mounts cracked

Wiper arms worn

Pass 5 Aug 2016 261,421 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch holed and rusty outside of prescribed area

all suspension coil springs rusty

both rear outer and inner sills rusty

vehicle underside very rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2015 254,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill rusty

offside outer sill rusty

small amount of smoke from exhaust at idle

Fail 7 Aug 2015 254,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside outer sill rusty

offside outer sill rusty

small amount of smoke from exhaust at idle

Pass 8 Aug 2014 247,243 miles

all 4 coil springs are rusty

auxillary belt squeak

boot floor, rear chassis, both rear out riggers and rear cross member are rusty and corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are rusty

both front to rear fuel lines are rusty

cut in nearside rear trye outer wall

nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

offside wiper arm hinge is worn/loose

oil leak/s and oil around the gearbox

power steering pipe is rusty

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in both inner rack joints.

slight play in front upper engine stabiliser mount

split pin missing offside lower swivel, the nut is a nyloc nut.

Fail 1 Aug 2014 247,198 miles

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all 4 coil springs are rusty

auxillary belt squeak

boot floor, rear chassis, both rear out riggers and rear cross member are rusty and corroded

both front to rear brake pipes are rusty

both front to rear fuel lines are rusty

both rear tie bar (rear) mounts are slightly deteriorated/displaced

cut in nearside rear trye outer wall

nearside front brake hose is slightly deteriorated

offside rack boot is loose at small end

offside wiper arm hinge is worn/loose

oil leak/s and oil around the gearbox

power steering pipe is rusty

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

slight play in both inner rack joints.

slight play in front upper engine stabiliser mount

slight play in nearside track rod end

split pin missing offside lower swivel, the nut is a nyloc nut.

Pass 14 Aug 2013 240,630 miles

Small cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

All rear brake pipes rusty.

Boot floor corroded.

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and distorted.

Offside rear tyre 2mm and distorted.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Fail 9 Aug 2013 240,630 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

All rear brake pipes rusty.

Boot floor corroded.

Engine and transmission oil leaks.

Nearside rear tyre 3mm and distorted.

Offside rear tyre 2mm and distorted.

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in nearside front track rod end.

Small cut in outer wall of nearside front tyre.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 234,245 miles

Corrosion by NS door hinge.

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

OS wiper arm worn.

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in steering rack.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2012 234,244 miles

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

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

Corrosion by NS door hinge.

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

OS wiper arm worn.

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

Oil level low.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Slight play in steering rack.

Spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2011 221,702 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

idle speed slightly high

offside rear tyre inner edge slightly misshaped

slight play in offside and nearside front tracking arm joints

Pass 18 Aug 2010 203,107 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to absolute limit tracking required

slight exhaust leak at center section

Pass 21 Aug 2009 168,598 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 168,598 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

corrosion boot floor and nearside rear outer arch

offside inner track rod joitn has slight play

rear sielencer is rusty

signs of old coolant leak around bottom of rad

slight filiming of oil around both rear shocker stems

wipers smear

Pass 9 Aug 2008 116,518 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge, close to the legal limit

rear silencer outer skin is corroded and loose

Pass 30 Aug 2007 93,231 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2007 93,118 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres worn off inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2006 81,198 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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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H983 BYF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 H983 BYF, 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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H983 BYF is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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