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Nissan Figaro

Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 980 cc

J868 GALMOT history

J868 GAL is a grey petrol Nissan Figaro first used on 21 Sept 1991. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
73,802 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J868 GAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Figaro
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
980 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
21 Sept 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

J868 GAL was last recorded at 73,802 miles on 22 Apr 2024, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
73,746 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 73,802 miles
  • 2022 – 73,746 miles
  • 2021 – 73,426 miles
  • 2020 – 72,831 miles
  • 2019 – 72,205 miles
  • 2018 – 70,860 miles
  • 2017 – 69,625 miles
  • 2016 – 67,792 miles
  • 2015 – 64,477 miles
  • 2014 – 61,527 miles
  • 2013 – 57,718 miles
  • 2012 – 53,777 miles
  • 2011 – 50,963 miles
  • 2010 – 48,278 miles
  • 2009 – 44,053 miles
  • 2008 – 39,988 miles
  • 2007 – 35,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,802 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,802 miles
    Test number
    502891580923
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail73,800 miles (+54)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,800 miles
    Test number
    504454188546
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass73,746 miles (+320)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,746 miles
    Test number
    171403774639
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both fronts. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component modified, but not inappropriately s light play in steering rack mounting. (2.1.5 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,426 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    73,426 miles
    Test number
    188993086970
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT COIL SPRING CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED SLIGHTLY (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass72,831 miles (+626)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    213694130304
    • AdvisoryFront POWER STEERING RACK DAMP WITH OIL
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass72,205 miles (+1,345)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    587112294463
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONTS COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage STEERING RACK DAMP WITH OIL (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL NEAR A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILL NEAR A MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS COIL SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass70,860 miles (+1,235)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    70,860 miles
    Test number
    734232256750
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR COIL SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint STEERING RACK DAMP WITH OIL (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass69,625 miles (+1,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,625 miles
    Test number
    176482642286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  9. Pass67,792 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,792 miles
    Test number
    894128918776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,477 miles
    Test number
    403370336029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,476 miles (+2,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,476 miles
    Test number
    945961886183
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass61,527 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,527 miles
    Test number
    146397314341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,718 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,718 miles
    Test number
    838664723364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,777 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,777 miles
    Test number
    537585622364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,963 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    457188911349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,278 miles (+4,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,278 miles
    Test number
    602685330335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,053 miles (+4,065)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    400471679123
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteOuter wall of n/s/f tyre cracking

  18. Pass39,988 miles (+4,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    191124968124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass35,678 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    35,678 miles
    Test number
    712334867122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about J868 GAL

Does J868 GAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J868 GAL expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J868 GAL?
The MOT on J868 GAL expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J868 GAL done?
J868 GAL was recorded at 73,802 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2024, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has J868 GAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J868 GAL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on J868 GAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J868 GAL find?
J868 GAL passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2024 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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