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WA08 WGJ

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,532 mi
Last recorded96,532 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 WGJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 96,532 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 96,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 80,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,800 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 77,938 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,025 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 75,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,174 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 74,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,636 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,697 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,416 miles

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

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edge

engine cover fitterd

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 56,228 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 56,228 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 48,201 miles

n/s/f-o/s/f inside brake pads look very low

Fail 2 Aug 2013 48,201 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f-o/s/f inside brake pads look very low

Fail 27 Jul 2012 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 36,240 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,603 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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WA08 WGJ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 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 WA08 WGJ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WA08 WGJ registered?

WA08 WGJ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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The MOT history for WA08 WGJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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