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GU61 VJY

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,634 mi
Last recorded128,634 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU61 VJY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 128,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 128,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 123,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 123,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 119,071 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2023 111,723 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 111,610 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 109,314 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 102,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 96,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 81,839 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,832 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 68,832 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 56,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,808 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 31,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

inner wheel arch trims restrict access to view perscribed areas on suspension.

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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GU61 VJY is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GU61 VJY, 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 GU61 VJY registered?

GU61 VJY is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 November 2011.

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