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FIG 4485

2001 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,283 mi
Last recorded125,283 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Figaro100,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4485
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 125,283 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 125,216 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 123,507 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 123,439 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 123,439 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge and very close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 122,823 miles

ALL VEHICLE TYRES DISPLAYING AGE RELATED CRACKING X 4 AND OSF UNIT WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION

Fail 12 May 2022 122,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

ALL VEHICLE TYRES DISPLAYING AGE RELATED CRACKING X 4 AND OSF UNIT WORN INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

VEHICLE DISPLAYING AREAS OF CORROSION

Pass 11 May 2021 122,085 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 122,085 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 120,445 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 119,824 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation application 68% {limit 30%} (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 115,677 miles

Battery insecure, but unlikely to move.

Front Unable to see discs/pads.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Has cut in sidewall - not exposing cords.

Nearside and Offside damper rod covers detached.

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Age related cracking.

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to floor/sill. (6.1.B.2)

Outer sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection.

Fail 10 Oct 2017 115,677 miles

Battery insecure, but unlikely to move.

Front Unable to see discs/pads.

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Has cut in sidewall - not exposing cords.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Replaced. (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside and Offside damper rod covers detached.

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Age related cracking.

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Corrosion to floor/sill. (6.1.B.2)

Outer sill covers fitted, preventing full inspection.

Pass 3 Aug 2016 111,750 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 105,423 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 98,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 92,131 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 92,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 86,012 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 85,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,751 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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
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FIG 4485 is a 2001 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 4485, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FIG 4485 is a 2001 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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