2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Figaro MOT pass rate and common faults

257 MOT tests in 2024. 56.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.4%
Failed or needed repairs43.6%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 257 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength8.9%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.4%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.1%
  4. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced4.3%
  5. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits3.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.5%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  10. Washers: not working3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes26.8%
  2. Lights & electrics26.5%
  3. Suspension17.9%
  4. Body & chassis17.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.7%
  7. Steering8.2%
  8. Tyres5.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2006 Nissan Figaro?

In 2024, 56.4% of 2006 Nissan Figaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 257 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Figaro?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; service brake performance: excessively binding; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Nissan Figaro reliable at MOT time?

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