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AB08 AEM

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,455 mi
Last recorded61,455 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 AEM
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 61,455 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 60,333 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 59,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,231 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 55,031 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 55,031 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 53,131 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 53,131 miles

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 3 Jun 2019 50,292 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

no oil in engine topped up 2 1/2 ltrs oil

travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2018 47,815 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 47,815 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2017 45,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 45,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 May 2016 41,846 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 36,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 32,528 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 28,378 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 May 2012 24,279 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 16,564 miles

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

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

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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AB08 AEM is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AB08 AEM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 AEM registered?

AB08 AEM is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 AEM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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