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VN61 XHZ

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,242 mi
Last recorded129,242 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 129,242 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 117,438 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 117,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn SUB FRAME MOUNTING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 109,605 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 102,994 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 102,994 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 98,164 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 92,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 87,976 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 87,976 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 77,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Dec 2018 77,538 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front wipers poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Nov 2018 77,376 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Uneven pad wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 70,615 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 62,313 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 52,395 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 42,253 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 XHZ 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 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 VN61 XHZ, 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 XHZ registered?

VN61 XHZ is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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