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AD08 FET

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,218 mi
Last recorded72,218 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 FET
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust system corroded

all tyres 10 years old

Pass 18 Mar 2025 71,097 miles

All tyres are 9 years old

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 26% (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear silencer and hangers are corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2024 70,314 miles

All tyres are 8 years old

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencers and hangers are corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear silencer exhaust clamp has corroded away, system is still supported.

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,321 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust clamp has corroded away, system is still supported.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 66,706 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 66,706 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,340 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 65,340 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 62,313 miles

Exhaust hangers and clamp are corroded.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 62,313 miles

Exhaust hangers and clamp are corroded.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,731 miles

Rear Silencer hanger and clamp are corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 59,779 miles

All tyres are perished in tread.

Exhaust hangers are corroded.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,439 miles

All tyres perrished

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

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

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 54,442 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,169 miles

n/s front seatbelt starting to fray

Fail 12 Mar 2012 42,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,137 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,438 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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AD08 FET is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD08 FET, 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 AD08 FET registered?

AD08 FET is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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