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VN61 DCU

2011 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,340 mi
Last recorded75,340 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 DCU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,340 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 75,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 72,755 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose due to corrosion at connection (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 69,722 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 66,943 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 63,500 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,114 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 54,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 51,741 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 51,739 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 497,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 47,243 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,336 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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VN61 DCU is a 2011 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,723 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN61 DCU, 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

How do I check the history of VN61 DCU?

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What year was VN61 DCU registered?

VN61 DCU is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 20 October 2011.

Is VN61 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 DCU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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