1991 Nissan Figaro 1.0L Petrol · J564 NLN

The 1998 Nissan Figaro presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 23 May 2025 at 139,996 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 August 2023 at 138,514 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have carried forward. The single failure on 3 August 2023 at 138,512 miles was logged with no defects recorded, indicating an administrative or presentation issue at the test centre rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle re-tested and passed seven days later. Recorded mileage sits at 139,996 against roughly 28 years of service, equating to about 5,000 miles per year. The odometer moved only 1,482 miles between the July 2022 test at 136,104 miles and the August 2023 pass at 138,514 miles, then just 1,482 miles again to the 2025 reading. Such low annual use over a long lifespan suggests extended periods of standing, which on a 1998 convertible raises the risk of perished rubber seals, flat-spotted tyres, and dormant corrosion rather than high-mileage drivetrain fatigue. The record itself is sparse and clean, with no advisories ever listed across the five entries supplied. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity given the vehicle's age and low-use profile. The Figaro's monocoque sills, floor pans, and subframe mountings are prone to hidden rust where moisture has sat undisturbed. The absence of recorded advisories does not exempt the suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers from age-related degradation that a stationary car can conceal. Check the brake discs for pitting from disuse and confirm the rear calipers are not binding after the long layoffs implied by the mileage. Verify the soft-top mechanism and door seals for UV and moisture damage. The clean MOT history is reassuring, but the test data alone cannot certify a 28-year-old low-mileage convertible free of latent structural or consumable defects.