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LBZ 1991

1990 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

189,303 mi
Last recorded189,303 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Figaro106,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 1991
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 189,303 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2025 188,659 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 188,057 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 188,057 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 187,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 186,866 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 186,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 185,767 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 185,767 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 181,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 181,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre x2 ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 179,508 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 10 Apr 2019 179,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/f top suspension mount worn

rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 6 Apr 2018 175,682 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 175,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 171,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack inner ball joint end play (2.2.B.1g)

advise power steering pump visualy damp with oil

Fail 12 Apr 2017 171,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear sill end and inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack inner ball joint end play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake flexi hose corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

advise power steering pump visualy damp with oil

advise rear bumper not fitted

advise rear exhaust box casing corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2016 167,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion to underbody,boot area

engine/gear box oil leak

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 13 Apr 2016 167,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edges

corrosion to underbody,boot area

engine/gear box oil leak

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f wiper blade split 19"

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 12 May 2015 161,112 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2015 161,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2014 154,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 154,277 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 141,150 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

slight oil leak under engine

Fail 9 May 2013 141,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deterioated

slight oil leak under engine

Pass 10 May 2012 135,837 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 131,697 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake noisey in operation

Fail 24 May 2010 128,069 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2010 128,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 127,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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LBZ 1991 is a 1990 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 106,795 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 LBZ 1991, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LBZ 1991 is a 1990 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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