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FIG 688

1992 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,547 mi
Last recorded121,547 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Figaro105,148 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 688
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 121,547 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 118,622 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 118,612 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak frontpipe joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both side rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Jun 2023 117,810 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 115,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 115,076 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (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))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 113,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS+OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS+OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 113,237 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 112,047 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 112,047 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 108,455 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 108,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 105,910 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 26 Sep 2015 102,895 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 99,845 miles

rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2013 98,262 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,915 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 92,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 91,345 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 887,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 887,112 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,186 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,516 miles

rear fog lamp output poor

Pass 10 Jul 2006 84,693 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 688 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 FIG 688, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 688?

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What year was FIG 688 registered?

FIG 688 is a 1992 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is FIG 688 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 688 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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