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AJ08 EPN

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,605 mi
Last recorded140,605 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 EPN
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 140,605 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 140,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 129,581 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2023 129,581 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,614 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 93,891 miles

rear tyres cracking slightly

Pass 13 May 2019 90,905 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 88,061 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 88,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 84,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 81,413 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 74,565 miles

exhaust deteriorated centre and rear

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 69,031 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,200 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 54,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 40,548 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 40,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AJ08 EPN is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AJ08 EPN, 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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AJ08 EPN is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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