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Nissan Figaro reliability by build year

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We've only got 1,212 MOT tests for Nissan Figaros built before 2000 (over 25 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Nissan Figaro built before 2000: fails its MOT more often than average

Nissan Figaros built before 2000 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at fluid leaks on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Nissan Figaros built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Nissan Figaros built before 2000 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Nissan Figaro's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Figaro's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Figaro FK10

FK10 (1991-1991)

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28.0% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 1,212 MOT tests at this ageView details →
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Older models (before 2005)

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1,202 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Nissan Figaro.

See every build year for the Nissan Figaro

By age

Nissan Figaro fail rate by age

This chart combines every Nissan Figaro ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
7323.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
11531.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
16227.8%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
19621.9%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
28625.9%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
22229.3%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
24530.6%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
11928.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
7731.2%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
1,21228.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 15 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Nissan Figaros

These issues come from 25+ year old Nissan Figaros, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    21.7%
    Advisory: 278Fail: 4 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    15.0%
    Advisory: 265Fail: 14 (5% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    12.4%
    Advisory: 251Fail: 22 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    10.6%
    Advisory: 243Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Power steering has a slight leak

    9.7%
    Advisory: 111Fail: 8 (7% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,212 MOT tests on 25+ year old Nissan Figaros, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Nissan Figaros notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension28%
  2. Body & structure + Brakes23%
  3. Body & structure + Suspension22%
  4. Fuel & oil + Suspension22%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 609 MOT tests on Nissan Figaro cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan Figaro.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Nissan Figaro name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other convertibles to compare

Other convertibles to compare

  1. 1

    TVR Chimaera

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.3%
    Dangerous
    2.1%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 28.0% for the Nissan Figaro, both built before 2000.

    2,536 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Triumph TR6

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.9%
    Dangerous
    2.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.9%, against 28.0% for the Nissan Figaro, both built before 2000.

    1,028 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    Morgan 4/4

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6%
    Dangerous
    1.9%

    Lower fail rate: 15.2%, against 28.0% for the Nissan Figaro, both built before 2000.

    1,071 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    Triumph Stag

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.6%
    Dangerous
    2.3%

    Lower fail rate: 15.7%, against 28.0% for the Nissan Figaro, both built before 2000.

    1,436 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Nissan Figaro across all generations combined fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,212 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Nissan Figaro ever sold: 2,707 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 1,212 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.