1991 Nissan Figaro 1.0L Petrol · J523 LMW

The 1991 Nissan Figaro presents a stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 2 June 2025 at 81,166 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior to that, the June 2024 cycle showed a clean pass on the 18th following a failed attempt on the 12th at identical mileage of 80,661, though the failure entry logs no specific defects. The absence of recorded advisories across the last five tests indicates no escalating mechanical concerns in the official record. The odometer reflects exceptionally low use for a 35-year-old vehicle, totalling 81,166 miles or roughly 2,319 miles per year. From the 23 March 2022 test at 79,238 miles to the 8 June 2023 test at 79,683, the car covered only 445 miles in fifteen months. A similar pattern continues through to 2025, with just 505 miles added between June 2024 and June 2025. Such minimal annual accumulation suggests prolonged storage periods, which carries its own risks for perished rubber components and stagnant fluids despite the clean MOT slate. The unexplained failure on 12 June 2024 with no defects listed warrants scrutiny. DVSA systems sometimes omit minor administrative or presentation faults, so a buyer should confirm the original refusal reason with the testing station. Given the car's age and low mileage, the Figaro's structural integrity, suspension bushes, and brake calipers demand physical inspection for corrosion and seizure from inactivity. Prospective purchasers should also verify the condition of tyres, brake discs, and exhaust emissions hardware in person, as the MOT record offers no advisory detail to confirm consumable status. The long dormant intervals make a pre-purchase mechanical assessment essential before commitment.