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H489 RSX

2002 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,546 mi
Last recorded45,546 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 RSX
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 45,546 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s front n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2025 48,828 miles

Rear exhaust mount rubber back box

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,720 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rear exhaust rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES - cracking in treads at 1 section of the tyre - 165/70R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,532 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2022 40,532 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint nut locking device missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 40,528 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 40,524 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2012 40,524 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2008 40,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 40,291 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 40,291 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 40,284 miles

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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H489 RSX is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 H489 RSX, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H489 RSX registered?

H489 RSX is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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