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H101 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,910 mi
Last recorded118,910 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH101 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 118,910 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2025 118,882 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2025 118,882 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 118,804 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 118,804 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 118,686 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Sweat By Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Rubber Boot (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 118,160 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 118,160 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 118,138 miles

Coil spring corroded both front coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread bold 155/80/12 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,680 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 116,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 115,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 115,533 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering racks slight leaking oil (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 114,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 114,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 113,606 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 109,444 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2012 105,462 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 106,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 103,293 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 99,685 miles

n/s/f tyre tread spliting

oil leak

only just passed front brake imbalence. 22%

Fail 13 Feb 2010 99,684 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre tread spliting

oil leak

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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H101 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H101 BUV, 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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H101 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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