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H553 YVJ

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,083 mi
Last recorded137,083 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 YVJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 137,083 miles

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

poss slight fuel leak

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 136,873 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2010 128,691 miles

fog lamp switch security

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight knocking from front suspension

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Fail 15 Sep 2010 128,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

fog lamp switch security

rear exhaust silencer corroding

slight knocking from front suspension

slight play to offside & nearside steering arms

Pass 20 Nov 2009 118,000 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,338 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2008 102,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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H553 YVJ is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H553 YVJ, 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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What year was H553 YVJ registered?

H553 YVJ is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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