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FIG 161

1991 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

133,646 mi
Last recorded133,646 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 161
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 133,646 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 133,049 miles

lower sills slight corrosion

Pass 30 May 2023 132,582 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 132,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 106,251 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 131,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 131,335 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 131,330 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2014 127,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 112,939 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 109,776 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 109,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 107,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 107,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering rack weeping oil

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,750 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 99,892 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 91,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 87,036 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 87,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 161 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FIG 161, 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 FIG 161 registered?

FIG 161 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is FIG 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 161 shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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