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AK08 GWE

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

196,337 mi
Last recorded196,337 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 GWE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 196,337 miles

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 190,459 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 190,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 180,912 miles

front tyres worn on edges of tread

Pass 14 Dec 2022 169,038 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 158,379 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 151,243 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 151,242 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 144,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 134,027 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Dec 2017 122,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 112,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 107,739 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 107,739 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,277 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 82,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Feb 2013 70,031 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 57,880 miles

Excessive travel on park brake lever

Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,880 miles

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

Excessive travel on park brake lever

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,505 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK08 GWE is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AK08 GWE, 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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AK08 GWE is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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