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A16 OUT

1991 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,957 mi
Last recorded85,957 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OUT
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,957 miles

underside of vehicle has been protected with underseal, obscuring full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Apr 2025 85,330 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

heavily undersealed underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2024 84,713 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 80,543 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Handbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,798 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 71,082 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,082 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,617 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer well corroding

Fail 1 Aug 2012 66,617 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear silencer well corroding

Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 60,936 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,607 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,211 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 59,727 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 59,210 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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A16 OUT is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,212 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 A16 OUT, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 OUT registered?

A16 OUT is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is A16 OUT safe to buy?

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