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AB08 OBX

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,821 mi
Last recorded143,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OBX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 143,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, urgent replacements needed (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, urgent replacements needed (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 143,820 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, urgent replacements needed (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, urgent replacements needed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 132,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 132,721 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 125,541 miles

Nearside Rear Noise from suspension

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter rotted, strongly recommend replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 125,541 miles

Nearside Rear Noise from suspension

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil filter rotted, strongly recommend replacement (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2023 117,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 107,698 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 99,998 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 99,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 60,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 58,666 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 58,666 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2016 55,087 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 53,309 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,938 miles

nearside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 23 May 2013 43,540 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 43,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 35,699 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,619 miles

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

nearside front tyre low outer edge

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 OBX is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AB08 OBX, 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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AB08 OBX is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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