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FIG 878

2012 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,732 mi
Last recorded136,732 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Figaro106,475 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 878
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 136,732 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 136,732 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2024 136,380 miles

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

handbrake efficiency just in limit

Pass 2 May 2023 135,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

handbrake efficiency just in limit

Pass 3 May 2022 133,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 132,001 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 130,457 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 124,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 124,699 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,650 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 120,649 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 117,224 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,220 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 113,910 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,895 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 111,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 101,009 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 878 is a 2012 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 106,475 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 878, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of FIG 878?

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What year was FIG 878 registered?

FIG 878 is a 2012 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is FIG 878 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 878 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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