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J949 LMW

1991 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,218 mi
Last recorded68,218 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ949 LMW
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 68,218 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 67,940 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 67,940 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 67,571 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 67,538 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill as marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 62% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 66,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 66,421 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 66,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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J949 LMW is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J949 LMW, 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 J949 LMW registered?

J949 LMW is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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