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J598 HGK

2007 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,720 mi
Last recorded187,720 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Figaro107,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ598 HGK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 187,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 187,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 187,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 187,423 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 187,097 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 186,830 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 186,830 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 186,410 miles

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

Steering rack slight seepage oil

Fail 15 Oct 2021 186,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack slight seepage oil

Pass 23 Oct 2020 185,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 185,490 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/f door mirrior cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2018 184,993 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 184,991 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 184,599 miles

Rear exhaust braket corroded and broken prompt attention advised

steering rack slight leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 181,411 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 181,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack damp

Fail 22 Jul 2016 181,369 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,324 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective seat belt knoted (5.2.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 174,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 174,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 159,610 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 159,570 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 147,306 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 147,306 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2011 134,370 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 119,734 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 119,557 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Nov 2009 109,178 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 98,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 85,658 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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J598 HGK is a 2007 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 107,799 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 J598 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 19 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J598 HGK is a 2007 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 December 2007.

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