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A8 FWC

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,654 mi
Last recorded119,654 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 FWC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 119,654 miles

Central Rear rear towing eye attached to boot floor heavily corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2026 119,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear towing eye attached to boot floor heavily corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2025 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 109,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering next to engine mount and near strut top mount (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 100,690 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 100,690 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 92,021 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 92,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 83,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 83,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 75,156 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 75,156 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 65,116 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 65,102 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis sub frame support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,979 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 53,979 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch not securing

Pass 25 Jun 2018 40,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 32,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 31,742 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 31,742 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 16,952 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 16,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,618 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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A8 FWC is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 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 Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 FWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 FWC registered?

A8 FWC is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is A8 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 FWC shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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