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H417 BGJ

1998 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

161,652 mi
Last recorded161,652 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Figaro101,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH417 BGJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 161,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 161,513 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 161,410 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 161,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 161,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s rear inner sill at rear not attached on top edge (not welded) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s inner floor to sill not welded correctly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

hand brake travel

Pass 10 May 2022 160,341 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 158,344 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Offside Front tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is cracking on the tread and sidewall

front inner brake pads are worn

front number plate is cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2020 156,072 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 153,582 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 153,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 151,180 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,288 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 145,745 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 145,744 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 142,095 miles

off sides rear inner sill slight corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 137,415 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 132,873 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 127,139 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 127,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 121,592 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 121,586 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2010 116,784 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 May 2009 111,963 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2008 106,134 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2007 100,963 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2006 94,689 miles

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

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

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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H417 BGJ is a 1998 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 H417 BGJ, 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 H417 BGJ registered?

H417 BGJ is a 1998 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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The MOT history for H417 BGJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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