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H189 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,971 mi
Last recorded152,971 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH189 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 152,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 152,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 151,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 151,705 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 151,652 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 151,204 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 150,859 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 149,334 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear tyres showing slight wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 147,720 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 147,181 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 145,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 144,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 136,749 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 136,743 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 125,223 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 102,658 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 102,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,211 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 84,201 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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H189 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 H189 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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H189 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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