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H263 HKM

1991 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,912 mi
Last recorded101,912 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH263 HKM
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 101,912 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 101,912 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram leaking rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack insecure bushes are worn allowing the rack to move side to side (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack likely to become detached steering rack bracket welds have snapped on body (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,286 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 96,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component insecure mud flap fouling tyre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 91,228 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 91,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 86,358 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,691 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,158 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 74,239 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 74,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 69,807 miles

Front Lower both front ball joint gaiter split

Nearside t/r/e gaiter spit

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 67,318 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 62,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,216 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (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 high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2011 56,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,642 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,796 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 53,559 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 51,072 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,067 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H263 HKM is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,212 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 H263 HKM, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H263 HKM is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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