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H166 PVW

2004 Nissan Figaro

Purple Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 PVW
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 105,705 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Boot Floor Heavily Corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under Body Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,696 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

engine damp

Pass 6 Jul 2020 104,324 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 104,277 miles

both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

n/s/f brake noisy when wheel is rotated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2019 104,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake noisy when wheel is rotated

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2018 102,264 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 100,959 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,947 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2016 99,309 miles

Front lower arm rear bushes perishing

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perishing

Nearside Rear slight bind when turned by hand

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

all brake pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

all tyres perishing to a degree

front and rear brake pipes greased

heavy underside, boot and bonnet underseal application

misting of oil on steering rack pinion area

rear coil springs greased

Fail 6 May 2016 99,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both have 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes are uneven

Pass 11 May 2015 98,725 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 98,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,391 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 97,391 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 97,376 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 93,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr floor & both sills slightly corroded

slight play in os steering rack

steering rack pinion seal & some pipes damp

Fail 1 Mar 2013 93,133 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr floor & both sills slightly corroded

slight play in os steering rack

steering rack pinion seal & some pipes damp

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,098 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 85,060 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 81,351 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 81,351 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear lower shocker bushes are poor

Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,195 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 79,111 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,264 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,264 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2008 75,252 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2007 70,228 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 70,228 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 65,979 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 65,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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H166 PVW is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Purple with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 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 H166 PVW, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H166 PVW is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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