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H971 BUU

2010 Nissan Figaro

Blue Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

49,082 mi
Last recorded49,082 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Nissan Figaro104,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH971 BUU
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 49,082 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner & outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 49,082 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ suspension arm hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ suspension arm hanger mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear valance corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2024 45,592 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 45,588 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 43,250 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothsides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 42,635 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 42,628 miles

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 38,974 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,330 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 14,035 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 141,175 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 132,941 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 132,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 112,912 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 112,912 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 112,427 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 108,233 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 102,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 102,438 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 84,053 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2010 81,451 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 81,440 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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H971 BUU is a 2010 Nissan Figaro in Blue with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Nissan Figaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 104,032 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 H971 BUU, 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 16 years old, this Nissan Figaro is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H971 BUU is a 2010 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 1 June 2010.

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