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J353 UNC

1992 Nissan Figaro

Pink Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,307 mi
Last recorded150,307 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 UNC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 150,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 148,129 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 114,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Coil spring corroded front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded,

Fail 3 Aug 2021 148,117 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded front and back (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded,

Pass 4 Jul 2020 145,513 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 145,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 141,511 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 141,511 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2017 130,364 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2017 130,364 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jun 2016 115,789 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Front tyre close to limit/ cracking

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner/ cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 108,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 108,209 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 101,013 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 101,013 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 100,779 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 98,949 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 98,758 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,480 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 98,445 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 98,106 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 97,051 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM WORN O/S STEERING RACK INTERNAL SUPPORT BUSHINGS

Fail 3 Apr 2008 97,051 miles

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

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT FROM WORN O/S STEERING RACK INTERNAL SUPPORT BUSHINGS

Pass 4 Apr 2007 95,248 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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J353 UNC is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Pink with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J353 UNC, 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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What year was J353 UNC registered?

J353 UNC is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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