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AG08 HGC

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,674 mi
Last recorded121,674 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 HGC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 121,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 116,199 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 116,199 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 113,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 113,420 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,643 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 106,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 93,976 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 93,974 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,591 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 87,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,916 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre cracked

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 31 May 2018 74,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre stop light not working

Fail 31 May 2018 74,488 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

centre stop light not working

Pass 9 May 2017 69,545 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 69,545 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 May 2016 65,784 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,436 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 61,436 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 54,013 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 54,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 45,300 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 38,344 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 38,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Apr 2011 30,971 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 30,971 miles

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

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 HGC is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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