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H527 BGK

1999 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,444 mi
Last recorded121,444 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Figaro105,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH527 BGK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Fail 6 May 2026 121,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear heavily painted (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 121,269 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,789 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 120,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,634 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 119,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 119,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,517 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 117,565 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 116,661 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 115,986 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint + offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush + offside (2.7.4)

lower gearbox mounting defective

Fail 6 Apr 2016 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush + offside (2.7.4)

lower gearbox mounting defective

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,519 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 112,554 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 112,554 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,173 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 11,173 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 110,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,927 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 109,558 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 108,780 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 108,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion to nearside sill towards front

Pass 3 Oct 2008 107,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,066 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Fail 24 Jul 2007 104,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight wear o/s of steering rack

Pass 20 Jul 2006 100,123 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 100,123 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside 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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H527 BGK is a 1999 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 105,280 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 H527 BGK, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H527 BGK is a 1999 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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