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LS61 VLJ

2011 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

90,498 mi
Last recorded90,498 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS61 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 90,498 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 90,373 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,663 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 88,124 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 86,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,716 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 76,355 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 62,182 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 62,182 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 61,750 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 53,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2019 53,174 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 large items

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2018 44,611 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test 4 large items

Nearside Headlamp aim too low rectified (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,970 miles

front dioscs lipped

rear fog lamp cracked but no white light showing

Fail 8 Sep 2017 36,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front dioscs lipped

rear fog lamp cracked but no white light showing

Pass 5 Sep 2016 28,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 28,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 21,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 15,125 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 15,125 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS61 VLJ is a 2011 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LS61 VLJ, 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 LS61 VLJ registered?

LS61 VLJ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is LS61 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS61 VLJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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