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1998 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

161,018 mi
Last recorded161,018 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Figaro101,652 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 337
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 161,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 161,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 160,143 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 158,465 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 158,465 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 156,165 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 156,076 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 156,075 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 154,421 miles

Coolant leak

rear exhaust box outer skin rusting away.

Pass 19 Jun 2014 146,781 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 146,769 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 144,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2012 144,487 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 140,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 136,274 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front lower ball joint rubber gaitor perished

Fail 26 Apr 2010 136,274 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front lower ball joint rubber gaitor perished

Pass 27 Mar 2009 119,116 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 119,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 102,977 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 102,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 97,589 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 90,709 miles

O/S Front tyre on its limit, (change & track) Thanx.

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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FIG 337 is a 1998 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 101,652 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 FIG 337, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIG 337 registered?

FIG 337 is a 1998 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 21 March 1998.

Is FIG 337 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 337 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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