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DF16 GNJ

2016 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,182 mi
Last recorded39,182 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 GNJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 39,182 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Fail 6 Sep 2025 39,182 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper damaged

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 31,027 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 26,012 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2023 26,012 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 18,682 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2021 18,679 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2020 12,579 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 12,579 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 7,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2016 561 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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DF16 GNJ is a 2016 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DF16 GNJ, 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 DF16 GNJ registered?

DF16 GNJ is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is DF16 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 GNJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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