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J189 GAU

2005 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

145,019 mi
Last recorded145,019 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 GAU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 145,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 137,994 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 137,994 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 136,727 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 136,688 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

General corrosion on both outer sills

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 134,885 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,857 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 134,857 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 134,829 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 134,413 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 134,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 133,578 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 133,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,966 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)

all tyres light perishing and splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2015 132,296 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)

Rear silencer outer casing rotting off.

Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,473 miles

All 4 tyres have extensive cracking on the outer sidewalls.

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)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 131,473 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All 4 tyres have extensive cracking on the outer sidewalls.

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 125,414 miles

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 122,782 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,782 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 118,363 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,196 miles

drivers wiper poor

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2010 114,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers wiper poor

engine oil leak

transmission oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,841 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Fail 6 Oct 2009 111,841 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight play in o/s steering rack joint

Pass 9 Sep 2008 106,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 103,610 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 101,144 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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J189 GAU is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J189 GAU, 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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What year was J189 GAU registered?

J189 GAU is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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