2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan Figaro MOT pass rate and common faults

283 MOT tests in 2024. 61.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time61.5%
Failed or needed repairs38.5%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  2. Washers: not working3.5%
  3. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.5%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.8%
  6. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  10. Power steering - other components: leaking2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes17.7%
  2. Lights & electrics16.6%
  3. Body & chassis13.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.8%
  6. Suspension8.5%
  7. Steering5.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.7%
  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 structure9.9%
  5. Power steering - other components: leaking6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2007 Nissan Figaro?

In 2024, 61.5% of 2007 Nissan Figaro cars passed their MOT first time, across 283 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Figaro?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; washers: not working; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Nissan Figaro reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).