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FIG 940

2002 Nissan Figaro

Red Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Figaro104,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 940
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 129,385 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 129,299 miles

Front tyres perishing

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear tyres perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2018 129,299 miles

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

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

Front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Front tyres perishing

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust box rubbers deteriorated

Rear exhaust rubber broken but still adequately supported

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 129,294 miles

both front and offside rear tyres cracked in treads

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2015 129,183 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 129,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill too Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2013 126,228 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 126,228 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 50/60% worn

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 116,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 116,666 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

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 940 is a 2002 Nissan Figaro in Red with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 104,835 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 940, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FIG 940 registered?

FIG 940 is a 2002 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 24 December 2002.

Is FIG 940 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 940 shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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