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FIG 557

1992 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,280 mi
Last recorded75,280 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 557
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 75,280 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 72,938 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 72,938 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,365 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 117,351 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2015 116,427 miles

rear back box deteriating outer skin

Fail 16 Jun 2015 116,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear back box deteriating outer skin

Pass 17 Apr 2014 115,068 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 115,060 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,848 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2012 113,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has cracks in rubber but not to chords

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 113,758 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 113,072 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 111,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 107,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 103,169 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 103,166 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 95,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 87,311 miles

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

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

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 557 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 557, 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

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What year was FIG 557 registered?

FIG 557 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is FIG 557 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 557 shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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