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1992 Nissan Figaro: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Nissan Figaro first registered in 1992: we looked at the 160 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 160 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

160MOTs of 1992 cars, done in 2023–2025
65%pass first time (all 1992 cars: 69%)
2,600typical miles a year
30%had suspension flagged

Common 1992 Nissan Figaro MOT failures and advisories

The share of 1992 Nissan Figaro MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Suspension
    30% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Brakes
    23% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Tyres
    20% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Lights and electrics
    18% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

  • Rust and bodywork
    18% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

    At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

  • Oil and fluid leaks
    17% of testsRough price £80–£600

    At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 1992 Nissan Figaro

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

  1. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Nissan Figaro compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2014127Suspension 31%
2013106Suspension 34%
2011167Suspension 30%
2010279Suspension 36%
2009362Suspension 28%
2008554Suspension 31%
2007785Suspension 32%
2006720Suspension 35%
2005740Suspension 36%
2004521Brakes 34%
2003285Suspension 41%
2002128Brakes 32%
19911,878Suspension 31%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Nissan Figaro cars first registered in 1992. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score