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H279 YYD

1991 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,742 mi
Last recorded107,742 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 YYD
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 107,742 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Fail 20 May 2026 107,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arms corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2025 99,011 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2025 98,991 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

alternator belt missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2024 87,517 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 84,496 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,364 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 84,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,686 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 79,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 73,826 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 73,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lense broken (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,567 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,565 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust rusted

Fail 15 Aug 2013 59,471 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 23 Aug 2012 52,872 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,756 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,288 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,288 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,163 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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H279 YYD is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H279 YYD, 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

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What year was H279 YYD registered?

H279 YYD is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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