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WL08 DAO

2008 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

66,779 mi
Last recorded66,779 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DAO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,779 miles

Advise handbrake adjustment

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 61,304 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 55,383 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 55,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 49,866 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,448 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 47,859 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 46,721 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 45,686 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 45,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 44,647 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 43,445 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame bush perishing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 42,134 miles

ADVISE RHF SUBFRAME BUSH SLIGHTY PERISHED.CRACKING.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 40,001 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 34,265 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2013 34,265 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,761 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,851 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 17,055 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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WL08 DAO is a 2008 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WL08 DAO, 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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WL08 DAO is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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