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2024 DVLA - Release Latest On The Road & SORN Figaro Figures

Yesterday we received a letter from the DVLA confirming the UK numbers as of 12th May 2024. The number of vehicles with a chassis prefix / VIN:- FK10 followed by 6 numbers was 4,671. This comprises 2,431 vehicles currently recorded as licensed (taxed), and 2,240 vehicles with a Statuary Off… Read More
Published on 21st August 2024

A Special Car Deserves Specialist Treatment

Accidents happen. That’s why we have car insurance. So when the worse occurs, it’s time to get expert help. Words by Red Marlin – Pictures by The Figaro Shop Not only do specialist repairers have the skills built up over years honing their techniques to a particular model or marque… Read More
Published on 13th March 2018

Battery - How to replace the battery on a Nissan Figaro Video

Car Batteries like most things, don’t last forever, at some point they do need replacing. A flat, unreliable battery, is always an inconvenience and at times compromises safety and can be positively dangerous. Often, the reason a car battery fails is because it is simply too old and no longer… Read More
Published on 9th April 2018

Boot Tray

Available from Nissan for a price of £97 back in 1991 the Rear lower Boot Tray was an Optional Extra. You can see that it has compartments which were created to accept optional items such as the Figaro Car Set, Car Cover and maybe a foldable breakdown… Read More
Published on 6th October 2020

Cleaning - A Review of Nissan Figaro Cleaning Agents Video

With spring on its way in the UK, now is the time to get your car ready for the season! Club founder Kevin Fagan shares his experience with using some household & car cleaning products, plus some useful tips to get your Figgy sparkling this season! Product Summary (Google the… Read More
Published on 26th March 2018

Colour - How to find the original body, trim and cabin colour

As the Figaro was manufactured back in 1991 over the years you may find the car has been resprayed (sometimes twice). If you are buying a Figaro it’s important to find out as much as you can about the history and if any restoration work has been carried out on… Read More
Published on 12th February 2020

Condensation - How to deal and combat this

One of the most common questions we receive here at the club during the winter concerns condensation. If you don’t have the luxury of leaving your car in a garage then you have most probably experienced some level of condensation during very cold weather. The following provides some help in… Read More
Published on 26th February 2018

Emissions

For those looking to register the car with local highways or government agencies we have the following data on Emissions. DATA RESULTS  Carbon Dioxide (CO2)* 179.7 g/km  Hydrocarbons (HC) 0.16  Carbon Monoxide (CO)… Read More
Published on 24th September 2020

Engine - Engine Bay Identification

We have created a useful picture identifying all the key parts. Items in BLACK require regular attention. Items in ORANGE are just for identification. Read More
Published on 9th October 2020

Flare - Breakdown Flare

The Figaro was supplied with a breakdown flare. Now just why Nissan choose to provide this ‘marine type emergency signalling technique’ is a point for discussion but like so many other quirky items on this vehicle it’s just another reason to love the car! The flare is located within the… Read More

Forum - How to use the Nissan figaro Forum Video

Club founder Kevin Fagan explains how to use the club’s forum and quickly find what it is you are looking for? Including over 35,000 posts it has an extensive range of topics on all aspects of the car. Watch now   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides… Read More
Published on 29th April 2020

Fuel - What fuel should I use?

We asked owner of The Figaro Shop, Toby Brooks to comment on one of the hottest subjects when owners buy the car; What octane number should I put in my Figaro? The argument on fuel types for Japanese cars has rolled on for years. There probably isn’t… Read More

Fuse Box

The fusebox can be located in the drivers side footwell, below the steering wheel on the right. As the information is written in Japanese we have provided a helpful translation label which you can print-off and attach to the fuse box. We have published an A4 Sheet that you… Read More
Published on 10th May 2020

Heater - Explanation of heater functions on a Nissan Figaro Video

This 2 Minute Video shows you what each switch and control does. Note: This Video is published under license provided by The Figaro Shop   Watch more of our YouTube Ownership Help Guides Subscribe to our Figaro YouTube Channel« Prev1 / 8Next »Two Little Black Dots And… Read More
Published on 1st August 2021

Insurance

IF YOU HAVE BOUGHT A NISSAN FIGARO, READING THIS COULD SAVE YOU STRESS, PAIN AND MONEY Ensuring that your Figaro is correctly insured is of utmost importance. By obtaining the right insurance policy, members can benefit from significant savings while also offering protection for their prized possession. Additionally, acquiring an… Read More
Published on 1st October 2020

LHD - A look a left hand drive Nissan Figaros

Despite popular belief, Nissan never actually manufactured any left-hand drive Figaros. If you’re lucky enough to own one, it would have gone through considerable modification to move the steering wheel and all the controls to the left-hand side of the car’s cabin. When Nissan launched the Figaro back in 1991… Read More
Published on 15th November 2019

Manufacture - When was my Figaro manufactured?

You can establish the ‘Month’ and ‘Year‘ of manufacture? First locate your VIN Number (see below) which as an example will be like FK10-004551. Now only using the last 6 digits (004551) input this into the SEARCH BAR – Click here You will be provided with Full… Read More

Megan & John Bowles - Exporting a Figaro from UK to Spain

We’d pondered buying a property in Spain since 2015 after our youngest son moved with his girlfriend to Spain’s Costa del Sol. By chance a couple of years later while on holiday, we were offered a long-term rental apartment. Such opportunities are as rare as hens’ teeth, so we seized… Read More
Published on 3rd May 2019

Mileage - How To Calculate The True Mileage Of A Nissan Figaro?

The Figaro was manufactured in Japan where Kilometres is the unit of measurement. As the car was never officially exported by Nissan (grey import) if it is driven in the UK (as well as Liberia, Myanmar and the United States) it will require a modification to allow… Read More
Published on 3rd December 2021

Number of Figaros on the road in UK continue to decline

According to the Drivers & Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) the number of FK10 vehicles (Figaros) licenced to drive OTR (on the road) in the UK roads at the 30th June 2019 was 3,336. This is down 193 from 12 months before and confirms a continued reduction but interestingly there was… Read More
Published on 16th May 2020

Number Plates - Front & Rear Sizes

The Figaro Owners Club have teamed up with Speedy Registrations to offer you highly competitive personalised number plates for your Figaro!   The company have been supplying number plates to the public since 1984 and are members of: C.N.D.A – (Cherished Numbers Dealers Association) M.I.R.A.D – (Member of the Institute… Read More
Published on 7th November 2016

Painting - Touch Up Ivory Interior Paint Spray

With the Figaro now over 25 years old it’s only natural that the inside will have suffered from lots of scruffs and marks over the years. In addition, many cars have issues with the interior panels becoming stained or going sticky. How to paint your interior They need to… Read More
Published on 5th January 2017

Production Numbers & Model Codes

The Nissan Figaro was manufactured between February 1991 and December 1991. We were kindly provided with this information by Member Mark Dodd. VIN RANGE (Vehicle Identification Number) FK10 – FK10-000051 (First) -FK10-020123 (Last) – 20,073 total production run PRODUCTION NUMBERS, DATES AND VIN NUMBERS 1991 February / 1,622 Manufactured /VIN… Read More
Published on 29th March 2017

Roof - How to open and close the roof

Simply press the opener switch which is located on the right-hand side of the centre console. Press and unlock each of the hardtop fixing locks above the head. Open the boot lid and ensure the straps are clear. Carefully pull the roof back using the lever. Fix the hood and… Read More
Published on 30th November 2012

Safety - Baby seats and if you can fit them?

As a club we are always receiving questions concerning “Can I fit a baby seat to a Nissan Figaro?” We thought it would be useful to post comments from some of a few of our members of their experiences… I have just bought my first Figaro, and I have a… Read More

Security - How to review and upgrade your alarm

You can buy 4 stickers for just £3.30! At least it might deter someone from stealing the car. Compared with the cars of today, the Nissan Figaro is an extremely easy car to break into and steal. It doesn’t take too much imagination to consider that not everything… Read More
Published on 14th April 2023

Storage - 10 Winter storage and ownership tips

During the winter many owners put their pride and joy under wraps. And rightly so. Having said that, more and more owners use their Figs all year long and with heaters that blow out toasty warm air after only a few minutes why not? Just be mindful of what the… Read More
Published on 7th December 2020

VIN - How to find your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Every car receives a unique code called a ‘Vehicle Identification Number’ when it’s manufactured. This serves as a car’s distinctive identifier or fingerprint. Nissan created a 10-digit code back in 1991 which starts with FK10-0XXXXX. The number appears twice on the car and once in your… Read More

Wheel - Spare/Space Saving Wheel

The yellow emergency Nissan Figaro Spare wheel is supplied as standard, but if you have just brought the car, check that it’s in the lower boot. The wheel is designed to be used only while the picture is being repaired. It’s good practice to occasionally check the air pressure, which… Read More
Published on 9th January 2017