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H185 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

74,346 mi
Last recorded74,346 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH185 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 74,346 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 74,346 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking in rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 73,602 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 73,590 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,214 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,209 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated, not allowing ingress of dirt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

slight sideways movement in steering rack on lock to lock checks.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,603 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light orange light emitted (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaiter deteriorated, not allowing ingress of dirt

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

slight sideways movement in steering rack on lock to lock checks.

Pass 16 Dec 2016 61,933 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,477 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,561 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 51,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,374 miles

Fuel cap of a tempoary type

Slight dampness around steering rack

Slight oil leak

Slight rear light interaction

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s headlamp aim on lower limits

o/s/r metal brake pipe has a clip broken but still secure

o/s/r tyre well perished

Fail 13 Sep 2010 44,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap of a tempoary type

Slight dampness around steering rack

Slight oil leak

Slight rear light interaction

n/s/f tyre tread cracking

n/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge

o/s headlamp aim on lower limits

o/s/r metal brake pipe has a clip broken but still secure

o/s/r tyre well perished

Pass 21 Aug 2009 42,286 miles

all 4 tyres perished

both wipers split

n/s/f floor pan metal gromit corroded

rear brake imbalance

rear fog light faded

slight interaction on rear side lights with indictors

steering rack damp on limit

Fail 11 Aug 2009 42,279 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished

both wipers split

n/s/f floor pan metal gromit corroded

rear brake imbalance

rear fog light faded

slight interaction on rear side lights with indictors

steering rack damp on limit

Pass 23 Jul 2008 65,370 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades advanced wear

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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H185 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 107,344 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H185 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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H185 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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