CarVerify

Free Car Check

FIG 2846

1992 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

181,432 mi
Last recorded181,432 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 2846
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 181,432 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 181,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 177,140 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 176,472 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front heat shield rattel

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 172,216 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 171,972 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 167,298 miles

boot floor holed

Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,712 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 165,677 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

oil leak

rear body holed

roof holed

Pass 8 Oct 2020 154,796 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))

boot support struts weak

corrosion forming on the offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to the flexible hoses

offside front and nearside front shock absorber shrouds detached

offside rear and nearside rear under wing panels corroded

oil residue on the underside of gearbox/engine

outer sidewalls of offside and nearside rear tyre becoming perished

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are deteriorated

reverse light not working

stone chip at offside of front windscreen

Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,973 miles

corrosion forming on the offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to the flexible hoses.

front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

offside and nearside front shock absorber shrouds detached.

offside and nearside rear tyres , outer sidewalls becoming perished.

oil residue on the underside of the gearbox/engine.

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are deteriorated.

reverse light not functioning.

tyre tread becoming worn on the nearside front tyre.

underwing rear panels corroded offside and nearside rear.

Fail 12 Oct 2019 142,973 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion forming on the offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to the flexible hoses.

engine oil level above maximum level prior to test.

front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.

offside and nearside front shock absorber shrouds detached.

offside and nearside rear tyres , outer sidewalls becoming perished.

oil residue on the underside of the gearbox/engine.

rear exhaust silencer rubber mountings are deteriorated.

reverse light not functioning.

tyre tread becoming worn on the nearside front tyre.

underwing rear panels corroded offside and nearside rear.

valve gear noise on engine.

Pass 17 Oct 2018 131,092 miles

corrosion at offside rear wheel arch

corrosion forming on offside rear and nearside rear metal brake pipes adjacent to flexible hoses

corrosion has formed on the offside and nearside panels adjacent to the rear bumper

front bumper corroded

offside front and nearside front shock absorber shrouds deteriorated

oil leak at transmission

one of two rear exhaust mountings deteriorated

outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre beginning to age/perish

Fail 11 Sep 2018 131,072 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light incorrect colour. (4.5.4 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill/floor pan excessively corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

coolant loss at the front of engine . coolant level low.

corrosion has formed at the rear of the offside wheel arch.

corrosion has formed on the offside and nearside panels adjacent to the rear bumper

offside and nearside rear shrouds are deteriorated.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion at outer sections adjacent to rear bumper

offside rear tyre outer sidewall aged/perished

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,229 miles

corrosion has formed on the nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall aged /perished.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

rear exhaust pipe and silencer corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 120,288 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion has formed on the nearside and offside rear metal brake pipes.

offside rear tyre outer sidewall aged /perished.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

rear exhaust pipe and silencer corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2015 120,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear under body heavily corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear under body heavily corroded

oil cooler pipe damp with oil

Fail 14 Sep 2015 120,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine rattle noise

exhaust system corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear under body heavily corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear under body heavily corroded

oil cooler pipe damp with oil

Pass 23 Oct 2014 115,378 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Drivers door check strap loose

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front bumper corroded

Nearside rear panel corroded outside a perscribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear panel corroded outside a perscribed area

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 115,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Drivers door check strap loose

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front bumper corroded

Nearside rear pannel corroded outside a perscribed area

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear pannel corroded outside a perscribed area

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

Rear exhaust mounts deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 110,337 miles

front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 106,883 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 101,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 101,251 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 95,330 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2010 95,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

strongly advise offside front tyre,becoming devoid (bald) on inner shoulder.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 88,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

strongly advise offside front tyre,becoming devoid (bald) on inner shoulder.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 79,669 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 79,665 miles

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

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

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
Full Nissan Figaro reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FIG 2846 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 2846, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FIG 2846?

You can check the full history of FIG 2846 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 2846 registered?

FIG 2846 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is FIG 2846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 2846 shows 31 tests with a 58.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 2846 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FIG 2846. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.