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H797 BYF

2008 Nissan Figaro

Pink Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

120,095 mi
Last recorded120,095 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH797 BYF
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 120,095 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Front exhaust blow

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 119,948 miles

exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Apr 2024 118,595 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides previous sill repairs light surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer driveshaft boot light cracking + perishing.

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 118,594 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both sides previous sill repairs light surface corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer driveshaft boot light cracking + perishing.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto gearbox damp. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 114,105 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 108,012 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 108,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/70-12 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 104,490 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 104,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 103,015 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,479 miles

Rear both rear wheel arches holed

brakes binding slightly

rear wind screen missing

slight exhaust blow

some surface corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 22 Feb 2019 101,478 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Due to cracking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Due to cracking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake`s binding slightly

Exhaust Blowing from joint`s

Fuel and brake pipe`s starting to corrode

N/S/R Arch, rear section holed and corroded O/S/R arch, rear section holed and corroded

O/S/R Arch front section corroded

Rear Windscreen smashed and missing

Slight oil leaks around engine

Vehicle underside corroded in places

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,378 miles

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jul 2017 101,378 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 101,070 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 97,484 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 97,484 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 24 May 2013 92,614 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 92,614 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 89,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 89,741 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2012 89,741 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery U/S

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S and N/S lower swivel joint dust covers seriously deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2011 86,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f brake bind!

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 83,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 79,937 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres lightly perished

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,393 miles

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

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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H797 BYF is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Pink with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H797 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 18 years old, this Nissan Figaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H797 BYF is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 12 November 2008.

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