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VN61 NZW

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,688 mi
Last recorded124,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 NZW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 124,688 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEED HEADLIGHTS POLISHED (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS AND NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 124,641 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NEED HEADLIGHTS POLISHED (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded OS AND NS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases JOINT REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 115,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing sticky

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and small leak at rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 115,333 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front top strut mount bearing sticky

Oil leak, but not excessive possibly sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded and small leak at rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,259 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump pan leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible sump pan leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,344 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 79,909 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 77,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 75,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 72,982 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 72,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 53,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 52,834 miles

Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 44,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 23,891 miles

o/s/f wiper split

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 NZW is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN61 NZW, 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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What year was VN61 NZW registered?

VN61 NZW is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 15 November 2011.

Is VN61 NZW safe to buy?

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