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H554 YVJ

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

184,570 mi
Last recorded184,570 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 YVJ
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 184,570 miles

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 30 Mar 2026 184,570 miles

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

rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 2 Apr 2025 183,536 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Apr 2025 183,536 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2023 182,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 182,458 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 180,138 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 172,959 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 172,954 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not by load bearing member

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 164,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer sill panel slight corrosion but not by load mounting

Pass 15 May 2017 154,573 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 154,448 miles

Both Rear wings corroding

Both sills have surface corrosion on inner and outer edges

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S + N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front to Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

coil spring corroded Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 154,431 miles

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

Both Rear wings corroding

Both sills have surface corrosion on inner and outer edges

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S + N/S (4.1.E.1)

Front to Rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

coil spring corroded Front + Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,226 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing out from inner side

Fail 16 Jun 2015 151,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing out from inner side

Pass 24 Jun 2014 144,996 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 138,966 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 134,268 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f road wheel slightly seized. front & rear brake pads can not be viewed. under-trays fitted.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 134,268 miles

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

n/s/f road wheel slightly seized. front & rear brake pads can not be viewed. under-trays fitted.

Pass 23 May 2012 134,158 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 134,158 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 133,977 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 133,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 May 2010 133,548 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 May 2010 133,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 128,163 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 113,381 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 113,381 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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H554 YVJ is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 H554 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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H554 YVJ is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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