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H816 PVW

2008 Nissan Figaro

Green Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,627 mi
Last recorded189,627 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 PVW
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 189,627 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) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2024 189,503 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 189,133 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front n/s outer c,v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2023 189,133 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak [bad] (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front n/s outer c,v. boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre worn (5.2.3 (e))

fuel lines showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2022 188,776 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front n/s outer c,v boot worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2022 188,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner edge/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 187,987 miles

Offside Front front o/s inner tyre worn on edge

Rear rear exhaust silencer box showing signs of corrosion [and leaking gases]

oil leak

rear silencer box held up by a chain bracket

under side of vehicle body and inner sills to floor and chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2020 187,933 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear n/s rear brake binding

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s front inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear rear exhaust mounting broken [held up with chain [at time of testing]

fan belt worn

oil leak

under side of vehicle showing signs of corosion

Pass 19 Dec 2018 187,430 miles

Front inner bumper corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Fail 13 Dec 2018 187,401 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front inner bumper corroded

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s rear brake binding

oil leak

showing signs of corrosion under vehicle body

Pass 16 Nov 2017 187,142 miles

Front Inner bumper corroded

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

engine oil leak

showing signs of corrosion under body

Pass 16 Dec 2016 186,784 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Inner tie bar has slight play in a ball joint

slight oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 186,551 miles

Front engine oil leak

Lower under body showing signs of surface rust

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front inner arch cover loose

Offside Front steering rack leaking

Pass 11 Dec 2014 185,894 miles

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

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

Oil leak

a/v n/s front inner wing cover loose

Pass 16 Dec 2013 184,780 miles

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

nearside front under wing cover loose

rear bumper corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2013 184,780 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

nearside front under wing cover loose

rear bumper corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 183,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery security

Fail 18 Dec 2012 183,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

battery security

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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H816 PVW is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Green with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 H816 PVW, 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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H816 PVW is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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