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J838 HGK

2012 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,020 mi
Last recorded204,020 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Figaro106,475 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ838 HGK
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 204,020 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both bumpers heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2025 204,018 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

both bumpers heavily corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 203,379 miles

all underside heavily rusted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 201,605 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 201,601 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 192,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 182,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 182,496 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 175,638 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 175,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 167,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn

oil leak

rear exhaust and front mounting rusting

Pass 6 Jun 2018 164,021 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front child seat fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 162,097 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 162,097 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 160,138 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 157,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 148,702 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 144,810 miles

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

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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J838 HGK is a 2012 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 106,475 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 J838 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 14 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J838 HGK is a 2012 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 December 2012.

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