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VU66 YLM

2016 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Note31,565 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 YLM
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 78,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 78,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 77,852 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 71,852 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 63,770 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 57,356 miles

All brake hose ferrules rusty

Complete underbody very muddy

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system very rusty

Front brake discs and pads worn low

Handbrake close to the end of reserve travel

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and worn

Pass 12 Aug 2021 49,542 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 43,713 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 37,392 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 37,392 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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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VU66 YLM is a 2016 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VU66 YLM, 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.

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What year was VU66 YLM registered?

VU66 YLM is a 2016 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is VU66 YLM safe to buy?

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