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NL61 VGR

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,844 mi
Last recorded112,844 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL61 VGR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 112,844 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 111,624 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 111,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 109,634 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 105,905 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 99,209 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 99,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,336 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2019 95,201 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,978 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 94,978 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,911 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides, lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak From engine sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,911 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides, lower arm rear bush, change soon. (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak From engine sump ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 62,061 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides. (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 62,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides. (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 47,830 miles

Both front brake discs have a deep wear ridge.

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Both sides (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 34,945 miles

both rear and o/s/f tyres just legal

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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NL61 VGR is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL61 VGR, 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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NL61 VGR is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 22 September 2011.

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