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H231 BUV

1991 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,337 mi
Last recorded122,337 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Nissan Figaro106,212 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH231 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 122,337 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 122,333 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 120,338 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 120,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 114,992 miles

Coolant leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

extensive repaires carried out to rear of vehicle

o/s outer door handle stiff in opperation

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Fail 4 Jan 2013 114,992 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both rear tyres perished

extensive repaires carried out to rear of vehicle

o/s outer door handle stiff in opperation

sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

extensive accident damage/repairs carried out to rear of car

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2012 109,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

extensive accident damage/repairs carried out to rear of car

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 104,101 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

magor repaires to boot area

Fail 29 Nov 2010 104,094 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine missfire

major repairs carried out to boot area

smell of petrol but no leaks found

Pass 6 Nov 2009 98,339 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear boot floor has major welding

Fail 19 Oct 2009 98,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

wipers worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 94,290 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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H231 BUV is a 1991 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 106,212 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 H231 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 35 years old, this Nissan Figaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H231 BUV is a 1991 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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