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J384 XCF

1991 Nissan Figaro

Red Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ384 XCF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2026

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025

Corrosion to n/s/r inner sill area.

Dip beams have a poor pattern.

Engine/PAS leaking oil, advise attention.

Fail 24 Jul 2025

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Corrosion to n/s/r inner sill area.

Dip beams have a poor pattern.

Engine/PAS leaking oil, advise attention.

Pass 5 Aug 2024 154,068 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 154,068 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 152,985 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight leak from power steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

slight leak from power steering rack

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2022 152,414 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 152,395 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2015 151,387 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 151,387 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 142,855 miles

Both rear lower wheel archs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Power steering ramp damp / leaking -close to excess

Rear exhaust system corroded heavy

Fail 25 Oct 2013 142,178 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both rear lower wheel archs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn low / thin

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Power steering rack damp

Rear exhaust system corroded heavy

Pass 23 Oct 2012 126,971 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

osf tyre wearing on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2012 126,971 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

osf tyre wearing on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 122,698 miles

exhaust corroded rear brakes slightly uneven reg lights dim (overspray) steering rack damp

Fail 28 Oct 2011 122,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brakes are slightly uneven, reg lights dim(over spray)

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,874 miles

Deep cut outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Offside rear spring not seated properly.

Fail 20 Oct 2010 119,874 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Deep cut outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Offside rear spring not seated properly.

Pass 5 Mar 2007 119,650 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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J384 XCF is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Red with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 J384 XCF, 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.

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J384 XCF is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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