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H396 PVW

2005 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,065 mi
Last recorded187,065 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Figaro109,522 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH396 PVW
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine987cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 187,065 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 184,014 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 184,014 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside tyre low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 180,480 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover cracking due to age

Nearside and Offside under body starting too corrode

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2023 180,469 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure Bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded within 30 cm of lower seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover cracking due to age

Nearside and Offside under body starting too corrode

Offside Front lower ball joint dust cover cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2022 176,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 174,667 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 172,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 172,301 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened both rear sills corroded near suspension mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 169,580 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box band corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 158,148 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 158,144 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2017 151,972 miles
Pass 8 May 2016 144,505 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2016 144,505 miles

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 139,590 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 136,941 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2013 132,787 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 128,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 125,520 miles

Front Wipers starting to smear the windscreen

Near Side Front and Rear Tyres are starting to crack on the outer wall

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 124,452 miles

both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 23 Sep 2009 122,676 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 12,599 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2008 121,764 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 121,764 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 117,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 112,781 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 112,708 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H396 PVW is a 2005 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 109,522 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H396 PVW, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H396 PVW is a 2005 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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