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AA08 OEW

2008 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,255 mi
Last recorded119,255 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 OEW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 119,255 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 113,091 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,122 miles

Central under heat shield damaged

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,122 miles

Central under heat shield damaged

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 101,402 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,923 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 91,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,134 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/o/n (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 69,627 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced n/o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear bumper damage

rear panel damage

Fail 16 Mar 2018 69,627 miles

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced n/o/s (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear bumper damage

rear panel damage

Pass 6 Feb 2017 59,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,484 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 52,281 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 41,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 36,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,954 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 31,810 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,479 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 25,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 OEW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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