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H173 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Multi-colour Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,247 mi
Last recorded74,247 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2024 73,992 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin

Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,546 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2022 73,417 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,087 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 73,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 72,820 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,188 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,757 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 71,719 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 70,707 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear perished/cracked in tread

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Oct 2013 68,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 68,425 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 68,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 66,702 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,213 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 62,933 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,933 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 57,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,110 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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H173 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Multi-colour with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 H173 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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H173 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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