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SH61 EPL

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,152 mi
Last recorded123,152 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH61 EPL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 123,152 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 115,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,013 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective X2 NSF/OSF MACHINE POLISH LENS. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity WATER INSIDE LENS. RECOMMEND REPAIR. (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened TRAILING ARM. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 99,936 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (3.2 (a) (i))

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. RECOMMEND REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 91,072 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL. REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 85,689 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 79,216 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 69,130 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 69,130 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1855516 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 53,644 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,644 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 36,213 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 36,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 12,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,705 miles

rear wiper torn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 11,705 miles

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

rear wiper torn

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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SH61 EPL is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH61 EPL, 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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SH61 EPL is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 14 November 2011.

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