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H172 LJO

2008 Nissan Figaro

Turquoise Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

139,034 mi
Last recorded139,034 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH172 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 139,034 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 139,034 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2024 137,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 137,803 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 137,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before the flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from the rubber brake hose to brake cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the back just after the flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 127,555 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 127,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 125,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Nov 2016 125,312 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,764 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 123,555 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 119,487 miles

rack & pinion slight oil laek

Fail 13 Feb 2012 119,487 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rack & pinion slight oil laek

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,598 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 115,598 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,430 miles

Oil leak

Slight misting of oil on steering rack.

Slight play in steering rack.

Pass 17 Feb 2009 99,443 miles

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

tracking check

Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

slight play in o/s steering rack

tracking check

Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,601 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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H172 LJO is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Turquoise with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H172 LJO, 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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What year was H172 LJO registered?

H172 LJO is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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