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BG16 XSJ

2016 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XSJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 89,802 miles

Both front coil springs are rusty

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wiper is defective

Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,802 miles

Both front coil springs are rusty

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper is defective

Pass 2 Dec 2024 85,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 85,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 70,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 54,071 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,550 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 27,210 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 15,767 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 6,209 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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BG16 XSJ is a 2016 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 BG16 XSJ, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Note is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG16 XSJ registered?

BG16 XSJ is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 April 2016.

Is BG16 XSJ safe to buy?

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