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J274 TEC

1992 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,035 mi
Last recorded108,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ274 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 108,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 105,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 103,747 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

underside under sealed

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,407 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 97,986 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 97,811 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 97,545 miles

all four coil springs corroded

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover perishing

offside front cv boot perishing

under body has surface corrision

Fail 7 Jun 2017 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of wheel arch holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed at rear (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion various underbody panels corroded & both front lower sills holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside upper sill chrome trim loose

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

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked age related

coil spring corroded all four coils corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 97,447 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs are corroded

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 May 2015 97,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 97,458 miles

Both rear tyres perrished/cracking on side walls

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Fail 31 May 2014 97,457 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Both rear tyres perrished/cracking on side walls

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 97,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 96,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 96,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 96,523 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2010 96,514 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2009 92,617 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 89,258 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2008 89,258 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2007 83,739 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 83,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

oil leak

steering rack leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,846 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 79,846 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

battery insecure

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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J274 TEC is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,148 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 J274 TEC, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J274 TEC is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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