1991 Nissan Figaro 1.0L Petrol · J728 CNO

The 2025‑08‑08 MOT at 107,811 miles was passed with no defects recorded, indicating that, on paper, the vehicle meets current roadworthiness criteria. However, the same day a failure at 107,809 miles revealed excessive exhaust CO and an irregular idle, showing that recent remedial work may have masked underlying issues. The maintenance record therefore reflects a mixed trend: while the latest test is satisfactory, earlier entries document repeated corrosion of coil springs, brake‑pipe leakage, oil seepage and exhaust‑system faults, suggesting that serious mechanical concerns have persisted rather than resolved. The car, a 2014 Nissan Figaro, has accumulated 107,811 miles over roughly 12 years, averaging about 8,984 miles per annum, which aligns with typical usage for its age. Mileage growth was steady until 2019, after which the annual increase fell sharply, with only 20‑30 miles added between 2023 and 2025, implying extended periods of inactivity or very low kilometre accumulation in recent years. The data are therefore not sparse but show a clear slowdown in usage after 2019. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the components that have repeatedly attracted advisories: the four coil springs show extensive corrosion across all corners, indicating likely suspension bush wear and potential structural rust; the near‑side rear brake pipe has been noted as corroded and greasy since 2023, a condition that can compromise braking performance; persistent oil leaks, exhaust CO excess and irregular idle point to engine or exhaust system degradation; earlier failures of rear fog and stop lamps, the horn and position lamps, as well as the split steering‑rack gaiter in 2016, suggest that electrical and steering components may be marginal. Tyre wear recorded close to the legal limit in 2020 and wiper blade defects in 2024 further indicate that consumable items have been neglected. Thus, while the vehicle passed the most recent inspection, the cumulative evidence of recurring suspension rust, brake‑line deterioration, exhaust‑system faults and ageing electrical parts warrants a thorough physical inspection, including a detailed examination of the suspension geometry, brake line integrity, exhaust condition, oil leak source, and verification that all lighting and steering components function correctly before purchase.