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AA08 OBZ

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

83,040 mi
Last recorded83,040 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OBZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 83,040 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

high level brake light not working

oil sump pan corroding

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,015 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

high level brake light not working

oil sump pan corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2024 74,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 74,732 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 66,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Sep 2023 66,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 9 Sep 2022 59,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2021 53,143 miles

oil sump corroding but not leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2020 48,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,652 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

offside rear tyre has slight signs of cracking in tread detected

rear high level stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Aug 2019 43,652 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip detected (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear tyre has slight signs of cracking in tread detected

rear high level stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Sep 2018 38,420 miles

nearside rear tyre has signs of cracking and worn close to wear indicators

Pass 6 Sep 2017 33,630 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 33,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 33,628 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 33,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,413 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,117 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 21,625 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 21,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AA08 OBZ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AA08 OBZ, 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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AA08 OBZ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AA08 OBZ safe to buy?

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