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J986 HGC

1999 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,515 mi
Last recorded109,515 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Figaro105,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ986 HGC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 109,515 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 109,449 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 109,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 109,162 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 108,339 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 107,333 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 106,876 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2020 103,495 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,601 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 101,601 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,360 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 95,009 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,635 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 87,196 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 87,196 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 86,298 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 95,612 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,397 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,397 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 80,931 miles

both rear tyres surface cracked

o/s frot tyreworen inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2009 80,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres surface cracked

o/s frot tyreworen inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,270 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 75,727 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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J986 HGC is a 1999 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 105,280 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 J986 HGC, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J986 HGC registered?

J986 HGC is a 1999 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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