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VN61 OAJ

2011 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,826 mi
Last recorded93,826 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 OAJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 19 Jan 2026 93,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

​Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

​​Rear sub-frame/Axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Nov 2025 93,650 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 88,383 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 83,840 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 77,637 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 70,847 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 61,229 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Oct 2019 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2018 55,171 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 55,170 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 49,285 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 49,284 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer part of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 41,752 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 22,842 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 OAJ is a 2011 Nissan Note in Black 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 VN61 OAJ, 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 OAJ registered?

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

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