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H229 PVW

2004 Nissan Figaro

Grey Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

239,326 mi
Last recorded239,326 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH229 PVW
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 239,326 miles

Offside rear quarter panel excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside rear quarter panel excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Side sill covers fitted front to rear

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 239,326 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear quarter panel excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

Offside rear quarter panel excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Side sill covers fitted front to rear

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal All repairs covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 239,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corroded / holes sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessively corroded / holes to sill area and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessively corroded / holes to sill area and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 165/70R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 165/70R12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Inner and outer sill excessively corroded / holes front to rear

Nearside Rear Excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

Nearside Rear wheel arch excessively corroded / holes

Offside Inner and outer sill excessively corroded / holes front to rear

Offside Rear Excessively corroded / holes to floor and bumper area

Offside Rear wheel arch excessively corroded / holes

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

Parking brake lever travel high, Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 26 Feb 2024 227,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner and outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 227,379 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Retaining bolt loose on lower inner sill panel mounting (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner to outer sill panel under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Retaining bolt loose on lower inner sill panel mounting (7.1.1 (b))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured positive and negative battery terminals on battery loose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 218,264 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear by chassis mounting clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and offside rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Would advise handbrake lever travel requires adjustment

Fail 15 Feb 2023 218,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not retracting (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear by chassis mounting clip next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside and offside rear outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Would advise handbrake lever travel requires adjustment

Pass 4 Mar 2022 211,579 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 211,579 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 211,534 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 211,428 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 211,426 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 205,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/12 T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 205,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor / sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/70/12 t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 204,926 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 204,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 204,735 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 201,395 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 201,395 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 197,109 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 197,109 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 191,018 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 186,507 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 181,354 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 181,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 175,764 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 169,556 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 162,965 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 162,965 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H229 PVW is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Grey with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 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 H229 PVW, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H229 PVW is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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