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F17 GRO

1991 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

54,229 mi
Last recorded54,229 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 GRO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 54,229 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 53,586 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 53,586 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 53,578 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 53,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working cleaned connection (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 53,558 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 53,532 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 53,527 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 53,510 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 53,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 53,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 53,490 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 53,471 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,335 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 49,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,701 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,223 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,216 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 45,210 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 43,812 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 40,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 37,105 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 37,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,586 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 34,499 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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F17 GRO is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F17 GRO, 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 F17 GRO registered?

F17 GRO is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is F17 GRO safe to buy?

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