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FIG 130

1991 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

279,960 mi
Last recorded279,960 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 130
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 279,960 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heavily under sealed at time of test

Pass 23 Oct 2024 273,279 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 273,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 270,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2020 269,208 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 267,519 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 266,067 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 266,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed at (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour lens missing (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 261,938 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear bumper holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear cross member holed (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom gearbox mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 253,626 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 253,302 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 248,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 248,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 245,328 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 245,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 244,153 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

radiater corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2012 244,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

radiater corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2011 219,066 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2011 219,066 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 195,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 176,991 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 176,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 154,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 154,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 134,114 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 134,017 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2006 110,458 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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FIG 130 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FIG 130, 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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FIG 130 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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