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GJ11 DZL

2011 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,199 mi
Last recorded117,199 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ11 DZL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 117,199 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2025 178,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 167,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 167,649 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% slow in operation (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 156,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 156,253 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 145,845 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 145,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 132,493 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 132,493 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,892 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 116,892 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,878 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 100,878 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 82,831 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 82,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r door will not open from inside

Pass 23 Aug 2016 74,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs lipped and worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,653 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 65,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,505 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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GJ11 DZL is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 GJ11 DZL, 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.

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What year was GJ11 DZL registered?

GJ11 DZL is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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