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VU61 HJE

2011 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,793 mi
Last recorded103,793 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Note53,723 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 HJE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 103,793 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 100,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,637 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 87,207 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 86,319 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm(s) Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 86,319 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Arm(s) Rear Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 84,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 83,018 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,227 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 73,522 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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,749 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2016 57,643 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,699 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

rear wiper split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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VU61 HJE is a 2011 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 VU61 HJE, 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

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What year was VU61 HJE registered?

VU61 HJE is a 2011 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 September 2011.

Is VU61 HJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU61 HJE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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