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AC08 APY

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,069 mi
Last recorded178,069 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 APY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 178,069 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2026 178,069 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 164,332 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 164,332 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 162,900 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 162,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2024 162,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 141,406 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 141,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 127,931 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE. PUNCTURE REPAIR. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively X2 NSR/OSR RECOMMEND ADJUSTMENT (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 127,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 123,486 miles

Both rear coils spring corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 119,768 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 118,372 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 118,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement wheel binding very hard (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surfaces of brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 116,645 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 116,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp loose at bottom (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 116,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure headlamp loose at bottom (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very poor pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low to tread 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 112,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads low. Right hand on limit. Requires immediate attention (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe Ferrules starting to corrode

Fail 24 Nov 2015 112,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front brake pads low. Right hand on limit. Requires immediate attention (3.5.1g)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering rack (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe Ferrules starting to corrode

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,310 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,310 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Oct 2013 83,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,672 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 67,503 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 56,628 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 55,630 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

both rear tyres stepped on outer edge 185/65/15

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,630 miles

both rear tyres stepped on outer edge 185/65/15

front discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre low on 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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AC08 APY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AC08 APY, 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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AC08 APY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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