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H218 BUV

2008 Nissan Figaro

Pink Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

150,398 mi
Last recorded150,398 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 150,398 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 150,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 150,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2024 147,783 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 147,780 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 147,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 147,132 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 147,132 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 146,779 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 146,779 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 5.2 co level (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 144,236 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 144,235 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear exhaust rubber split and broken

Pass 14 Apr 2018 144,016 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 143,859 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 143,859 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)

Offside Front 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2016 143,718 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from leak from Nearside front Steering rack gaiter area (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 143,194 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 143,104 miles

front outer cv gaiters starting to split

offside front wishbone bush worn

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Sep 2014 143,083 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 140,908 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 135,311 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 135,303 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 129,681 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 114,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,085 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2008 111,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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H218 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Pink with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 H218 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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H218 BUV is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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