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A3 FYG

1991 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,575 mi
Last recorded47,575 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 FYG
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 47,575 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

PAS fluid leak.

Pass 22 Nov 2024 47,487 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Signs of body corrosion.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 47,486 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 47,317 miles

Both rear brake efforts very low but efficiency requirements met.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch and chassis/sill by spring and arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch and chassis/sill by spring and arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill/chassis by arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Underside of door severely corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil and power steering fluid leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components show moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 12 Mar 2022 45,685 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 44,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,810 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from power steering pipes and rack

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section, back box outer skin also deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak from power steering pipes and rack

slight oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,250 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 37,250 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,201 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 34,201 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,643 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 29,643 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 26,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,460 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 26,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 24,802 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 24,802 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 23,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,497 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,021 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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A3 FYG is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 A3 FYG, 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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A3 FYG is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 10 May 1991.

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