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H297 FHG

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,315 mi
Last recorded201,315 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH297 FHG
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 201,315 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 200,958 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 200,956 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 199,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 199,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 199,223 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 197,081 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 195,673 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 195,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 189,326 miles

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

front inner tyres wearing low

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2016 189,326 miles

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

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

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

front inner tyres wearing low

nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 174,683 miles

offside rear back panel corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2015 174,362 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

offside rear back panel corroded

rear exhaust box held up by one mounting

Pass 6 Feb 2014 162,755 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 152,289 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 152,289 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 151,645 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 151,645 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 141,192 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 141,192 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

steering rack support rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,961 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 103,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 15 Jan 2008 95,927 miles

slight damage to bottom arm

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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H297 FHG is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H297 FHG, 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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H297 FHG is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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