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J317 HGK

1991 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

153,422 mi
Last recorded153,422 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 HGK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 153,422 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 153,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 153,015 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 150,784 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 145,444 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 138,598 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 132,392 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 132,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 126,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 119,392 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 112,681 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 112,555 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 106,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 100,688 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r inner and outer sills have slight corrosion and n/s/r inner sill

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2013 100,688 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/r inner and outer sills have slight corrosion and n/s/r inner sill

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,772 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,722 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 86,227 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 86,219 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 83,997 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 83,997 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 82,558 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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J317 HGK is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,212 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 J317 HGK, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J317 HGK is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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