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H212 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

197,568 mi
Last recorded197,568 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH212 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 197,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 191,660 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 186,985 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 186,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 183,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 183,407 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 174,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 174,967 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bulkhead/firewall area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end in rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 168,933 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 165,911 miles

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

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

Rear both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2019 165,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear both inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 160,295 miles

Advise Outer & inner sills,floorpan,wheel arch all corroding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 160,164 miles

Emissions not tested Due to blow (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both. ns worse (8.2.2)

Advise Outer & inner sills,floorpan,wheel arch all corroding.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 148,759 miles

Advise general corrosion on rear wheel arch bumper area's

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 148,538 miles

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

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

Advise general corrosion on rear wheel arch bumper area's

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 144,994 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 142,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 137,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both front seatbelts slow to retract but not affecting security

Engine oil low

Nearside door handle & latch stiff operation

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 133,500 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 133,492 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,480 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 128,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 120,783 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 120,783 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,607 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 112,365 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,311 miles

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

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

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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H212 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H212 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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H212 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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