Nissan Figaro (1992)
1992 Nissan Figaro
CarHunch analysed 413 real MOT records for the 1992 Nissan Figaro. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1992 Nissan Figaro's 70% first-time pass rate trails the UK average of 80%, signalling reliability challenges for a 32-year-old car, and nearly 29% have recorded dangerous defects—a notable concern for buyer safety. These figures reflect the age and condition typical of surviving examples rather than a design fault.
At around 107,000 miles on the clock, these Figaros are showing their age with an average of 5.3 failures and 21.5 advisories per test, suggesting wear across multiple systems rather than one critical weak point. If you're seriously considering one, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection covering the high-advisory areas, and expect ongoing maintenance costs that match a 30-year-old classic rather than a budget runabout.
What to check before buying a 1992 Nissan Figaro
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 28.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 409 | 70.1% | 5.32 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 64.2% | 2 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 50% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1992 Nissan Figaro vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1992 Nissan Figaro vehicles fall between 86,118 and 129,456 miles.
1992 Nissan Figaro — Still on the Road
160 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1992 Nissan Figaro
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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72.6%
Oil leak
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57.4%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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52.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.9%
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated
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47.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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37.4%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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31.7%
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component
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28.4%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1992. Counts include advisories and failures.
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