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VK61 NRJ

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK61 NRJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 115,216 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2025 109,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake also has very poor performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 100,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 85,316 miles

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Fail 6 Oct 2021 85,316 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached bush has become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

SUMP BADLY CORRODED

Pass 22 Sep 2020 76,655 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 71,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,376 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,346 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,356 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 40,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 27,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 14,350 miles

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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VK61 NRJ is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VK61 NRJ, 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 VK61 NRJ registered?

VK61 NRJ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 October 2011.

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The MOT history for VK61 NRJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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