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FIG 887

1991 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

109,502 mi
Last recorded109,502 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 887
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 109,502 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK/PUMP (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2024 107,614 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2024 107,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

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))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH,165/70/12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 106,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive down the rear side of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 104,367 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 103,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,286 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 99,694 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 99,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 98,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 96,150 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,525 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,082 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 88,426 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 87,174 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,532 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,561 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 81,155 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 887 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,212 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 887, 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 35 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 887?

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What year was FIG 887 registered?

FIG 887 is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is FIG 887 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 887 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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