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YIW 9038

2000 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,593 mi
Last recorded146,593 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Nissan Figaro106,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 9038
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 146,593 miles

The underside of the vehicle is heavily undersealed making inspection of some underbody components impossible.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 146,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

underside of vehicle heavily unsealed (difficult to inspect some components)

Pass 29 Jun 2023 142,792 miles

Nearside Front sidelight inop

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

chip in windscreen

engine and gearbox damp

Pass 28 Jun 2022 138,726 miles

Nearside Front side light dim

engine damp with oil

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Jun 2022 138,725 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken up requires inspection (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn ball joint split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front side light dim

engine damp with oil

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Mar 2021 133,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 132,138 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2019 132,138 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2018 129,020 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material presented greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 127,288 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both full length at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 121,835 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 121,853 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 121,116 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,895 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 85,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,866 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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YIW 9038 is a 2000 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 106,825 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 YIW 9038, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YIW 9038 registered?

YIW 9038 is a 2000 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is YIW 9038 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 9038 shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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