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F1 GRO

2008 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,788 mi
Last recorded92,788 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 GRO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 92,788 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 92,760 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 92,228 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 92,228 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 92,158 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 92,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 91,968 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 91,923 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive small leak from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,640 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 91,614 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,611 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,157 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,152 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 89,089 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 87,623 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 87,623 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,453 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

battery secured with cable tie

Fail 26 Apr 2013 86,100 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 85,607 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 84,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 84,660 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 83,566 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,816 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,556 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 81,556 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Figaro?

Based on 96,615 MOT tests across 5,753 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
2,107
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
5,753
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 2,995
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,940
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,780
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,502
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,502
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F1 GRO is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,344 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Figaro fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 2,995 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F1 GRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Figaro typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F1 GRO registered?

F1 GRO is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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