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H686 EGU

2008 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,948 mi
Last recorded81,948 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH686 EGU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,948 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 81,904 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 81,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 81,604 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 80,472 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 80,462 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 79,067 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 77,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2019 77,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 77,113 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 77,113 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,610 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Feb 2016 75,987 miles

power steering leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,965 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 75,965 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear exhasut one mountaing has split

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,382 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,871 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,861 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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H686 EGU is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 H686 EGU, 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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H686 EGU is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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