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MEL 1D

2008 Nissan Figaro

Pink Petrol 980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,783 mi
Last recorded166,783 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Figaro107,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEL 1D
MakeNissan
ModelFigaro
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 166,783 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle is Undersealed.

Pass 3 Jul 2025 165,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 162,712 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 162,261 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 157,737 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 153,680 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 153,549 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 153,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 153,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

both front wishbones corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2018 152,467 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front and rear bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheelarch corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both side inner sill slight corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,453 miles

Front coil spring corroded both front springs (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front wiper slight split

Nearside Inner sill slight corroded

Offside Inner sill slight corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 152,303 miles

underside rusty

Fail 26 Mar 2016 152,303 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

underside rusty

Fail 28 Feb 2015 152,147 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 152,147 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 147,758 miles

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

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

filler on both outer sills

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2012 144,933 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light on due to be failure

engine noisy

o/s/r fog light borderline pass due to output & coulour

rear exhaust poor

security n/s/f outer c/v gaiter borderline pass no inner clip

Fail 13 Nov 2012 144,933 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake warning light on due to be failure

engine noisy

no effort on o/s/r parking brake in r.b.t but did not pull on decelormator test

o/s/r fog light borderline pass due to output & coulour

security n/s/f outer c/v gaiter borderline pass no inner clip

Pass 10 Nov 2011 134,913 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 134,913 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 123,962 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 123,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 22 May 2009 119,183 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 15 May 2009 119,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Rear 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)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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MEL 1D is a 2008 Nissan Figaro in Pink with a 980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MEL 1D, 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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MEL 1D is a 2008 Nissan Figaro, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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