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FIG 1643

1992 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests33 (18 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,336 mi
Last recorded107,336 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 1643
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,336 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 107,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 107,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 107,094 miles

Both inner sills and offside outer sill corroded

Front Coil spring corroded And suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight trim insecure but likely to become detached

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded And suspension components (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Fail 13 Mar 2023 107,092 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both inner sills corroded and offside outer

Corrosions to both rear wheel arches

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering rack leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil springs and suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight trim insecure but not likely to become detached

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

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

Rear Coil springs and suspension components corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2022 106,342 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside and near side inner sills corroded

Oil leak from steering rack area

Rear brake pipe corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to suspension components

Offside and nearside inner sill to floor areas corroded

Offside rear inner sill repair (From Inside ?)

Rear brake pipe corrosion

oil leak from steering rack area

Pass 1 Feb 2021 104,889 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 104,889 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 102,440 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 102,440 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,588 miles

Central Rear No plate lights poor illumination

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,588 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear No plate lights poor illumination

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,452 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 92,155 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,049 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 87,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,998 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 84,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,569 miles

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

all 4 tyres cracked & perished

Fail 20 May 2014 81,569 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres cracked & perished

Pass 3 May 2013 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2012 79,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre badly perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2011 75,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 75,479 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 72,024 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 72,024 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 71,176 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 70,155 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 70,155 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 67,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2007 67,506 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 1643 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 105,148 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 1643, 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 34 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 1643 registered?

FIG 1643 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is FIG 1643 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 1643 shows 33 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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