Nissan Figaro MOT failures and reliability
In 2023 the Nissan Figaro took 2,638 MOT tests in Britain and passed 61% of them first time, below the national average of 71% for all cars. The figures below come from the DVSA's record of every test, so they show what testers actually found on these cars rather than what owners report.
- MOT tests in 2023
- 2,638
- First-time pass rate
- 61%
- All cars
- 71%
What the Figaro fails on
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against the figure for all cars.
- Lights and electrics16.2% (all cars 11.3%)
- Brakes11.4% (all cars 6.8%)
- Suspension11.3% (all cars 9.0%)
- Body and structure11.2% (all cars 3.5%)
- Visibility9.6% (all cars 4.8%)
- Exhaust and emissions7.0% (all cars 3.1%)
- Steering6.7% (all cars 1.8%)
- Seat belts and airbags4.2% (all cars 1.0%)
Most common failure items
Share of tests on which each item was recorded.
- Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 7.0%
- Service brake imbalance: across an axle 4.2%
- Rear fog lamp: not working 4.1%
- Washers: not working 3.9%
- Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3.8%
- Prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3.8%
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 3.8%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively 3.1%
Most common advisories
- Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive 17.4%
- Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material 14.3%
- Tyres, condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12.9%
- Coil spring: corroded 8.8%
- Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 8.8%
- Power steering, other components: has slight seepage from a component 6.0%
- Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases 4.0%
- Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 3.7%
Pass rate by year of registration
Older cars fail more often whatever the model, so compare a car with others of the same age.
| First registered | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 388 | 64% |
| 2005 | 303 | 62% |
| 2006 | 304 | 58% |
| 2007 | 313 | 64% |
Typical mileage by age
Average odometer reading at the MOT, by the car's age in years at the test.
| Age at test | Average mileage |
|---|---|
| 13 years | 91,076 miles |
| 14 years | 95,063 miles |
| 15 years | 96,038 miles |
| 16 years | 96,494 miles |
| 17 years | 96,219 miles |
| 18 years | 99,842 miles |
| 19 years | 103,433 miles |
| 20 years | 100,856 miles |
Check a particular Figaro
Model figures tell you what to look out for. To see one car's own MOT history, mileage and tax, enter its registration.
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Source: Department for Transport, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023, cars and light vans, normal tests only. Pass rates are first-time passes; a pass after repair at the test station counts as a fail. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.