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H262 RNY

2008 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

174,569 mi
Last recorded174,569 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH262 RNY
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 174,569 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 174,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack both ends (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2024 173,434 miles

Exhaust slightly leaking.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front 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))

Slight oil leak from power steering rack.

Slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint.

Surface corrosion on parts of underside of vehicle.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 172,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 7 Feb 2023 172,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2022 171,731 miles

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2022 171,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2021 170,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 169,985 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 159,814 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 159,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 151,752 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 151,748 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 142,216 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 142,200 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 134,080 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 134,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 134,059 miles

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 134,044 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 133,317 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 133,317 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 133,220 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 133,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H262 RNY is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 H262 RNY, 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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H262 RNY is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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