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WJ08 ORU

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 ORU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 115,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 115,092 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 112,548 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 109,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 109,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 105,910 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 105,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,833 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 102,816 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,953 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 94,340 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 90,158 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 86,123 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 83,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 72,610 miles

exhaust deteriorated.tyres worn

Fail 22 May 2015 72,609 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated.tyres worn

Fail 16 May 2014 55,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 55,847 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 38,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,452 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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WJ08 ORU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WJ08 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ08 ORU registered?

WJ08 ORU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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