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AG08 BJY

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,331 mi
Last recorded121,331 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 BJY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 121,331 miles

ENGINE SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI VIZABILITY (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 121,311 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working FRONT AND REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

ENGINE SUMP HEAVILY CORRODED

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI VIZABILITY (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 117,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 116,550 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S AND N/S RUSTY (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working HI VIZABILITY REAR (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 116,536 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases AT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high O/S AND N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability MOUNTING MISSING AND RIPED OUT OF INNER WING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S AND N/SAT SPRING SEATS (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working REAR HI VIZ (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 109,989 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 101,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 101,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 89,374 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 78,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 68,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,063 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 59,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 51,984 miles

Both rear tyres worn offside rear punctured

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 51,984 miles

Both rear tyres worn offside rear punctured

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,033 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,587 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 36,587 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 33,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 28,817 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,187 miles

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

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 BJY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AG08 BJY, 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 BJY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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