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H186 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

150,120 mi
Last recorded150,120 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH186 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 150,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 149,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight surface corrosion to brake pipes all round

Pass 31 Oct 2023 140,549 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 128,757 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 128,757 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 123,122 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 123,104 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody components corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 111,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 108,988 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 104,297 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 102,844 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 102,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 102,456 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 102,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 102,168 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 102,168 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,906 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 101,233 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight brake bind at nearside front

Fail 29 Jan 2013 101,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight brake bind at nearside front

Fail 13 Sep 2011 99,940 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 99,940 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2011 99,592 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2010 98,470 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 96,864 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 96,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 96,859 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,553 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 94,553 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H186 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 H186 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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H186 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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