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H397 AAB

1990 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,015 mi
Last recorded139,015 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Figaro106,795 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH397 AAB
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 139,015 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 137,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 137,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR BUSH MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 135,789 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 132,261 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 132,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD TO DOWN PIPE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded MARKED IN YELLOW (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm front bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 128,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 121,151 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack & pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 121,025 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack & pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 117,110 miles

power steering noisy

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension springs corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,110 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all suspension springs corroded

power steering noisy

Pass 22 Jul 2017 112,594 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 112,592 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside 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 outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 108,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn to excess (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2015 104,847 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 104,847 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 101,773 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 96,860 miles

nearside front shock absorber has reduced damping

Fail 22 Jul 2013 96,857 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 96,827 miles

unbalanced rear brakes

Fail 23 Apr 2012 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unbalanced rear brakes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 95,478 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 92,226 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

plastic sill covers fitted prevenint full inspection

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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H397 AAB is a 1990 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 106,795 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 H397 AAB, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H397 AAB is a 1990 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 November 1990.

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