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H170 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,687 mi
Last recorded82,687 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 82,687 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2025 82,052 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,023 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe(rear section of pipe) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 79,493 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 76,470 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots deteriorating

rear exhaust rubber snapped

Pass 22 Apr 2021 75,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 74,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 72,227 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 68,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 68,592 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2016 64,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 63,563 miles

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 61,307 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,804 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 54,973 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 52,009 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 50,468 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,468 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front no plate damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2008 78,643 miles

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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H170 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H170 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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H170 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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