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H359 GCR

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,438 mi
Last recorded35,438 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 GCR
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 35,438 miles

All sharp edges repaired with gaffer tape

Engine emissions light illuminated

Offside steering rack mounting bush starting too signs of wear

rear inner back panel box section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 2 Sep 2024 3,530 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose not fixed (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside steering rack mounting bush starting too signs of wear

rear inner back panel box section showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2020 3,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle top inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light to rear (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch/rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded and taped up (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not marked up as fog lamp

Pass 6 Sep 2019 819 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 223,892 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 223,892 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALTERNATOR BELT IS LOOSE

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

brake pedal almost goes to floor when depressed..NEEDS BLEEDING

Pass 14 Jun 2017 223,415 miles

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

rear silencer

Fail 13 Jun 2017 223,401 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor and tow eye areas (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 223,347 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering pipes damp

rear silencer in poor condition

both front tyres bald on edges and close to limit

engine smoky

nearside front brake binding slightly and front brake application uneven

offside rear wing in poor condition

Pass 12 Apr 2016 215,883 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 215,883 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 201,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Several wheel arch trims are damaged

The offside rear shockabsorber is weak

There is considerable corrosion to the front bumper assembly

Fail 26 Mar 2015 201,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Several wheel arch trims are damaged

The offside rear shockabsorber is weak

There is considerable corrosion to the front bumper assembly

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 189,805 miles

Both rear wheel arch mouldings are insecure and there is corrosion to the nearside front bumper area

Both wiper arms are badly worn and require replacement

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

The exhaust system is starting to show signs of corrosion

The offside wiper blade is split and requires replacement

Fail 13 Mar 2014 189,805 miles

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

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

Both rear wheel arch mouldings are insecure and there is corrosion to the nearside front bumper area

Both wiper arms are badly worn and require replacement

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

The exhaust system is starting to show signs of corrosion

The offside wiper blade is split and requires replacement

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 178,949 miles

Both rear wheel arch mouldings and offside sill moulding are insecure

Both wiper arms require replacement

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

The transmission oil cooler is leaking oil and requires attention

Fail 5 Mar 2013 178,949 miles

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

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

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

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)

Both rear wheel arch mouldings and offside sill moulding are insecure

Both wiper arms require replacement

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

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

The transmission oil cooler is leaking oil and requires attention

Pass 24 Jan 2012 158,726 miles

wiper arms worn

Fail 24 Jan 2012 158,726 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

wiper arms worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,624 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 134,518 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 134,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 124,909 miles

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

nearside steering rack has play

Fail 26 Jan 2009 124,909 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

nearside steering rack has play

Pass 18 Jun 2008 124,769 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 124,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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H359 GCR is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H359 GCR, 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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H359 GCR is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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