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H141 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,026 mi
Last recorded201,026 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH141 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 201,026 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 201,025 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 200,098 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2022 200,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2021 196,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 194,820 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2019 191,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 191,935 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 187,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 187,149 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure bush missing (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 181,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 181,096 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 179,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear coil springs are different lengths.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 179,733 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Rear coil springs are different lengths.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 175,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre perished

parking brake has slight travel

rear bumper corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 175,755 miles

front number plate cracked

repair to rear exhaust

Fail 30 May 2012 175,755 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

repair to rear exhaust

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2011 173,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 165,084 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 165,079 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

FRONT INDEX PLATE CRACKED

THE WINDSCREEN IS CRACKED TO THE EXTREEM O/S

Pass 9 Apr 2009 162,587 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Apr 2009 162,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 159,581 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 159,581 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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H141 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc 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 H141 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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H141 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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