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AK08 JHB

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

117,180 mi
Last recorded117,180 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 JHB
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 117,180 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 117,178 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 101,195 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 101,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 90,412 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 90,184 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 88,153 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 88,152 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 84,848 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,523 miles

Some suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2018 74,520 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Buckle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2017 74,359 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 73,490 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 65,407 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 65,407 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,773 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

lip to front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2012 41,321 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 41,321 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,992 miles

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 JHB is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 JHB, 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 JHB is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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