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H197 KMJ

2006 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

160,347 mi
Last recorded160,347 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 KMJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 160,347 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 159,106 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 157,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 157,422 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 155,351 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 155,249 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floorpan to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor rear quaters (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under floor rear quaters (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake servo corroded

c/o high but car not on list

Fail 24 Jul 2021 155,216 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill requirements are a continuous weld stich/plug welding unacceptable repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sill/ floor pan rear subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch near strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test key ring moved to passenger seat from center mirror

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

front brake backplates both n/s and o/s rubbing on brake discs

unable to provide full brake inspection due to solid hub caps fitted

vehicle underside covered with underbody sill previous repairs covered in underseal and filler full inspection of repair method not possible

Pass 23 Jul 2020 153,766 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,772 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer rear wheel arches corroded........

nearside outer sill corroded........

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded........

slight leak on steering rack........

Fail 5 Oct 2017 152,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at step (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

nearside and offside outer sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arch rear corners holed and corroded but not within prescribed areas

offside sill at step corroded

oil leak

steering rack has a misting of fluid

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,127 miles

N/s and O/s inner and outer sills are corroded

N/s/f, O/s/f, N/s/r and O/s/r brake pipes are slightly corroded

Slight misting of oil around steering rack

Slight noise from o/s/r wheel bearing when wheel rotated

exhaust system is corroded and one bracket broken but exhaust system still supported ok

fuel lines are corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2015 139,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but still secure

slight misting of auto gearbox oil from transmission

Fail 24 Sep 2015 139,547 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

fuel lines corroded

rear exhaust rubber deteriorated but still secure

slight misting of auto gearbox oil from transmission

Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,862 miles

underbody corroded, ture close to wear bands

Pass 4 Sep 2013 129,405 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,445 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 123,445 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 119,051 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 119,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 107,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 107,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 103,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 103,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 91,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 91,636 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

02 sesor wire snaped

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 81,415 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 81,415 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

advice rear brake pipes

advice rear exhaust box

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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H197 KMJ is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,717 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 H197 KMJ, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H197 KMJ is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 12 March 2006.

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