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H2 FYG

1997 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

92,624 mi
Last recorded92,624 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Figaro86,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 FYG
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 92,624 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 92,373 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 92,373 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 92,138 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 91,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Jul 2021 91,460 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 91,228 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 7 Aug 2018 90,506 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,145 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,677 miles

Rear silencer corroded and slightly blowing

centre exhaust slight blow near centre joint

Pass 6 Jul 2015 88,975 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,541 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 88,541 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,941 miles

rear silencer badly corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,038 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,038 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,070 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 75,019 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 63,625 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 58,110 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 58,110 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 56,705 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 56,705 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,260 miles

nail in tyre

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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H2 FYG is a 1997 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 86,941 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H2 FYG, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H2 FYG?

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What year was H2 FYG registered?

H2 FYG is a 1997 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is H2 FYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H2 FYG shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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