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H126 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Black Petrol 997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,309 mi
Last recorded169,309 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 169,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,459 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 167,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 166,328 miles

corrosion floor to sills, nearside rear inner sill

corrosion front to rear brake pipes

corrosion offside sill seatbelt zone

corrosion rear silencer

nearside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

nearside rear tyre cracking/perishing

nearside steering rack boot leaking steering fluid

outer cv boots cracking

scratches screen

slight play offside rack joint

Pass 15 Jul 2020 166,221 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear hanger rubbers badly deteriorated

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

offside outer cv boot cracking

scratches screen

Fail 15 Jul 2020 166,221 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear hanger rubbers badly deteriorated

front to rear steel brake pipes corroding

nearside front flexible brake hose deteriorating

offside outer cv boot cracking

scratches screen

Pass 3 May 2019 165,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear hanger rubbers poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 1 May 2019 165,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust rear hanger rubbers poor condition

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 May 2018 163,038 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 2 May 2018 163,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Pass 4 May 2017 157,888 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

Fail 26 Apr 2017 157,885 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 15 Apr 2016 152,558 miles

brake fluid level low

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Fail 15 Apr 2016 152,558 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

brake fluid level low

front flexible brake hoses starting to deteriorate

front to rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear tyre worn to approx 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 147,656 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all coil springs corroded

oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 21 May 2014 147,137 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust blow at middle joint

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 147,137 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight exhaust blow at middle joint

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil weap from around gearbox

Slight play offside front inner rack end

Fail 24 May 2013 142,763 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil weap from around gearbox

Slight play offside front inner rack end

Pass 30 Apr 2012 138,324 miles

alternator and power steering belts are slightly deteriorated

front number plate is slightly deteriorated and damaged

rear fog light is slightly discoloured

slight oil leak

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 27 Apr 2012 138,324 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

alternator and power steering belts are slightly deteriorated

front number plate is slightly deteriorated and damaged

rear fog light is slightly discoloured

slight oil leak

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 31 Mar 2010 129,015 miles

Oil leak

cambelt?

Pass 3 Apr 2009 115,789 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 115,789 miles

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

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

both lower swivel dust covers are split

rear brake pipe is insecure but not fouling

slight dampness around steering rack base. no visable leak

slight 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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H126 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Black with a 997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H126 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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H126 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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