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Nissan

Figaro

3,344 MOT tests analysed. runs below the UK fleet average — here's where Figaros pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.

That's 7.3 points below the UK fleet average across our 1,988 tracked models — buyers should expect more first-time fails than the typical UK car.

Pass

68.4%

Pass-after-fix

3.2%

Fail

27.4%

Avg miles

95,631

Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%

The picture

Figaro: a below-average pass rate worth digging into

Across 3,344 MOT tests, the Figaro returns 68.4% first-time pass — well below the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is the strength or continuity of the load bearing. A torn suspension dust cover and the strength or continuity of the load bearing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 95,631, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.

Top ten reasons for rejection.

  1. 01

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    329 occurrences · 9.8% of tests

  2. 02

    A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    180 occurrences · 5.4% of tests

  3. 03

    The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

    146 occurrences · 4.4% of tests

  4. 04

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated

    124 occurrences · 3.7% of tests

  5. 05

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated

    123 occurrences · 3.7% of tests

  6. 06

    Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    114 occurrences · 3.4% of tests

  7. 07

    A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

    103 occurrences · 3.1% of tests

  8. 08

    Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen

    102 occurrences · 3.1% of tests

  9. 09

    Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

    101 occurrences · 3.0% of tests

  10. 10

    An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

    99 occurrences · 3.0% of tests

Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.

Worst-case fix budget · top 3 failures

£220–£660

If every one of this Figaro's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →

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Buying or keeping a Figaro?

Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.

If you own a Figaro and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.