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VU16 VRR

2016 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

17,033 mi
Last recorded17,033 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 VRR
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 17,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 14,045 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule each side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 14,026 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also perished 195/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule each side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 13,805 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 13,805 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 12,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a screw in it

aux belt squealing

coolant leak

tyre pressure light on

Pass 17 Feb 2022 12,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 11,522 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 11,522 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 10,447 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 10,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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VU16 VRR is a 2016 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 31,565 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 VU16 VRR, 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 10 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 VU16 VRR registered?

VU16 VRR is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 VRR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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