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EF61 LVU

2011 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,666 mi
Last recorded119,666 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 LVU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 119,666 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2025 112,833 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle is heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2024 109,061 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 105,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 105,533 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2022 101,642 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,312 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,919 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,259 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 89,303 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 89,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 83,893 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,768 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 70,768 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 23 Dec 2015 64,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 51,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 51,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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EF61 LVU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF61 LVU, 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 15 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 EF61 LVU registered?

EF61 LVU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 December 2011.

Is EF61 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 LVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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