1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Nissan Figaro MOT pass rate and common faults

373 MOT tests in 2024. 63.8% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time63.8%
Failed or needed repairs36.2%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 373 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.0%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.8%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  7. Washers: not working2.9%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.9%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics21.4%
  2. Brakes16.1%
  3. Suspension13.9%
  4. Body & chassis12.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.5%
  6. Steering8.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine14.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.3%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.7%
  5. Power steering - other components: leaking7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Nissan Figaro?

In 2024, 63.8% of 1991 Nissan Figaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 373 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Nissan Figaro?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Nissan Figaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).