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AC08 BJZ

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,153 mi
Last recorded113,153 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 BJZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 113,153 miles

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

Front both headlight cloudy

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related general corrosion notice and advice

Pass 17 Sep 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 110,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 102,900 miles

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Fail 27 Sep 2024 102,892 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Front Subframe has Excessive Movement, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog Light Not Working

Pass 19 Sep 2023 97,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 97,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 95,323 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 95,323 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 90,464 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 90,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 88,802 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,303 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 48,132 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 81,277 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2017 74,960 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 May 2016 67,048 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 67,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 56,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 56,949 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,841 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 52,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Feb 2013 46,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,671 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 39,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2012 39,799 miles

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,545 miles

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 BJZ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BJZ, 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 BJZ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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