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FIG 17

1991 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,968 mi
Last recorded124,968 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 17
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2015 124,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 120,274 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 113,434 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 May 2013 113,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 May 2012 105,436 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 105,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 91,698 miles

o/s/front tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2010 79,787 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 79,787 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)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 76,783 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2009 76,772 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 73,507 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 73,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 71,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 71,804 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 66,020 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 66,020 miles

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

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 17 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 17, 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 17 registered?

FIG 17 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 6 May 1991.

Is FIG 17 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 17 shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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