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J851 UNC

1991 Nissan Figaro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 UNC
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2020 131,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 129,207 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 127,588 miles

Offside rack has slight play & slight atf leak

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,588 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside rack has slight play & slight atf leak

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 117,597 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2015 117,591 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2013 111,168 miles

rear exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from gear box airea

Fail 3 Sep 2013 111,141 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust rusty

slight oil leak from gear box airea

Fail 11 Sep 2012 106,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

leak on steering rack

Pass 11 Sep 2012 106,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

leak on steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2011 100,336 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 100,336 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dust covers on track rod ends split

leak on power steering rack

rear tyres splitting between tread

Pass 15 Sep 2010 94,957 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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J851 UNC is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J851 UNC, 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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What year was J851 UNC registered?

J851 UNC is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J851 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 UNC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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