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H197 GBD

2006 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,959 mi
Last recorded82,959 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Figaro100,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 GBD
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 82,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear boot floor/wheel well holed - not within 30cms of prescribed area

Fail 13 Oct 2025 82,958 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear boot floor/wheel well holed - not within 30cms of prescribed area

Pass 18 Oct 2024 81,663 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 81,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 79,835 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf and osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear corner panel rotten

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle underside has corrosion

Fail 10 Oct 2023 79,834 miles

Offside Body component insecure outer sill rotten (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated close to seat mounting point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nsf and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear inner corner panel rotten

Rear Coil spring corroded nsr and osf (5.3.1 (b) (i))

spare wheel well has holes in

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,619 miles

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear floor under spare wheel corroded and holed (spare wheel secure)

Fail 5 Aug 2022 78,619 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside inner and outer sills corroded

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

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

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

Offside inner and outer sills corroded

Rear floor under spare wheel corroded and holed (spare wheel secure)

Pass 14 Jul 2021 78,039 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 78,022 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 77,005 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,991 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 75,989 miles

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 74,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to nearside flooring.

Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,401 miles

Rear exhaust box rubber mount split but system supported

Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 69,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 69,637 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 67,910 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,386 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 61,973 miles

Oil leak

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

grease around nearside cv boot

imbalance on front brakes

rear brakes uneven

sligth play in steering

surface corrosion on underside

Pass 10 Aug 2010 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 61,281 miles

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,238 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 58,306 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 56,351 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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H197 GBD is a 2006 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 100,717 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 H197 GBD, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H197 GBD is a 2006 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 18 July 2006.

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