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YIW 9690

2001 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,988 mi
Last recorded108,988 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Figaro100,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 9690
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 108,988 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight lift ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion to floor pan

Pass 26 Aug 2025 108,495 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 107,315 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Various under body corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 105,987 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 104,975 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,943 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 102,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 100,812 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 100,812 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 99,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 97,147 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 94,851 miles

off side front shock has a slight oil leak

off side sill has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,715 miles

off side outter cv boot is starting to perrish

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,675 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 90,675 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,523 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,067 miles

Front brakes have 23% inbalance

mild misting on front shock absorber

Pass 16 Jul 2009 87,651 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 87,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,152 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 85,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,152 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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YIW 9690 is a 2001 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 100,267 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 YIW 9690, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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YIW 9690 is a 2001 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 February 2001.

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