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H438 BYF

2004 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

90,472 mi
Last recorded90,472 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Figaro111,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH438 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 90,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 90,472 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 90,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

low effort on n/s parking brake

Pass 6 Jul 2022 89,265 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 4 Jul 2022 89,265 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jun 2018 89,203 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 88,555 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding/cracking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 88,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust box outer skin corroding/cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 87,941 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,919 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2015 86,795 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 86,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 85,857 miles

All 4 tyres perished

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,577 miles

all tyre sidewalls perished

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 18 May 2012 85,289 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,559 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,239 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,659 miles

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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H438 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 111,646 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 H438 BYF, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H438 BYF is a 2004 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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