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AG08 BGU

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,862 mi
Last recorded165,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 BGU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 165,862 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/panel has slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 165,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing/panel has slight corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 160,983 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 160,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 151,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 151,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface of disc. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear end pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 138,237 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 130,966 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 127,595 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 123,368 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 118,330 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 115,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,069 miles

exhaust heat shield resting on the exhaust system

Fail 1 Aug 2016 108,069 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear corner bumper has a sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

exhaust heat shield resting on the exhaust system

Pass 21 Aug 2015 100,091 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 100,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 90,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2014 90,173 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2013 74,829 miles

centre brake light is disconnected

Fail 23 Aug 2013 74,829 miles

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

centre brake light is disconnected

Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,218 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 43,334 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,135 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,135 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded,..discs wearing

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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AG08 BGU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AG08 BGU, 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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AG08 BGU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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