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FIG 4601

2008 Nissan Figaro

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,590 mi
Last recorded119,590 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4601
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 119,590 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage on o/s front chassis

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 119,587 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

damage on o/s front chassis

o/s rear inner sill corroded

Pass 23 May 2025 118,468 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,562 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front number plate is cracked badly

Pass 9 Jun 2023 116,042 miles

Front number plate cracked badly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 112,748 miles

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 112,747 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 107,291 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,116 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 106,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 105,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 105,242 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 104,058 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 103,404 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 103,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 103,022 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 103,022 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 102,422 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,645 miles

Power steering rack is wet. suspect slow leak.

Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,645 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake fluid level is low.

Power steering fluid level is very low.

Power steering rack is wet. suspect slow leak.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,510 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 91,636 miles

slight leak from power steering rack area

Fail 22 Jun 2009 91,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

slight leak from power steering rack area

Pass 17 Jun 2008 87,132 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 14 Jun 2008 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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FIG 4601 is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FIG 4601, 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 FIG 4601 registered?

FIG 4601 is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is FIG 4601 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4601 shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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