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H51 BUV

2009 Nissan Figaro

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,021 mi
Last recorded133,021 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Figaro107,950 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH51 BUV
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 133,021 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 133,021 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2024 132,175 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 132,175 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 131,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 128,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 124,403 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,899 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 119,899 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 110,315 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 110,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 106,793 miles

Both front brakes slightly binding

Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated

Nearside front wishbone ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Oil leaks

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight movement from inner steering rack joints

Slight power steering leak from rack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,655 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 100,655 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 96,254 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,947 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 89,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel, but only just has a reserve

n/s rear tyre starting to perish

o/s and n/s front tyre treads starting to get near limit

o/s rear tyre tread worn on inner edge

o/s steering rack mounting bush worn and has slight movement

o/s wiper starting to smear

slight windsreen damage outside zone a, but smaller than 40mm

Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,161 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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H51 BUV is a 2009 Nissan Figaro in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,950 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 H51 BUV, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H51 BUV is a 2009 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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