MOT reliability

Nissan Fig

Q: Is the Nissan Fig reliable?

Across 3 Nissan Fig vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Nissan Fig?

The typical Nissan Fig in our data has covered around 141,806 miles.

3 vehicles · 53 completed MOT tests analysed

74%

MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Nissan Fig vehicles and 53 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Fig has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 141,806 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

3,850

Avg miles / year

2.1

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Fig problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Fig MOT tests:

Other89%
Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
Steering5%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Visibility3%
Brakes2%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Nissan Fig pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	2	50%
3	2	100%
4	3	67%
5	4	50%
6	3	67%
7	2	100%
8	2	100%
9	4	75%
10	4	50%
11	2	100%
12	2	50%
13	3	67%
14	1	100%
15	1	100%
16	3	67%
17	1	100%
18	1	100%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (2), Other (1)

Most common Nissan Fig MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Fig MOT tests:

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (5 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
Oil leak (5 times)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing (4 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (2 times)
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rear lights (4.2.3 (c)) (2 times)
Rear engine mount bush slightly worn (2 times)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (2 times)
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)

Nissan Fig pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2004	1	21	57%	187,770
2003	1	25	84%	104,516

Nissan Fig reliability FAQ

Across 3 Nissan Fig vehicles in our MOT data, 74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about 2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Fig MOT issues are: Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak.

The typical Nissan Fig in our data has covered around 141,806 miles.

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