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H246 BUV

2009 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

155,137 mi
Last recorded155,137 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH246 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 155,137 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 155,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 153,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 153,779 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 151,986 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 151,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 150,430 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 148,701 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 29 Mar 2022 148,682 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 147,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 143,377 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,942 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 138,797 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 138,797 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 136,074 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 136,069 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,293 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Apr 2014 131,279 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2013 127,670 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 127,670 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 124,867 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 124,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 122,092 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 122,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 117,884 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 117,874 miles

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

n/s front tyre starting to crack.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 111,177 miles

Offside Front 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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H246 BUV is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 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 H246 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 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H246 BUV is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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