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N12 NBL

2002 Noble M400

Blue Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

44,339 mi
Last recorded44,339 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Noble M40025,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 NBL
MakeNoble
ModelM400
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 44,339 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 44,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower shock mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing of inner arch lock to lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 43,383 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 42,686 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 42,092 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 41,136 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 40,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,336 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 38,824 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,267 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

covers fitted obscuring components

front tyres perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 38,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,777 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,396 miles

couldent test brake pipes under car due to covers

Pass 24 Jul 2010 37,005 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,374 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 35,573 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,217 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2007 30,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 24,312 miles

Catalist becoming weak

How Reliable is the Noble M400?

Based on 2,215 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
923
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 28
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27
Headlamp aim too high 23
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N12 NBL is a 2002 Noble M400 in Blue with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2002 Noble M400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 25,790 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Noble M400 fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N12 NBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Noble M400 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 24 years old, this Noble M400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N12 NBL registered?

N12 NBL is a 2002 Noble M400, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is N12 NBL safe to buy?

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