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WL08 FXG

2008 Nissan Note

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

138,876 mi
Last recorded138,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 FXG
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 138,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 135,344 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 132,032 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 128,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 121,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 935,228 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 935,228 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 90,213 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 90,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,813 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,183 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,409 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 41,409 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 33,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 25,554 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 25,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 19,019 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,427 miles

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

n/s front fog light not working

o/s rear tyre has small cut on outer wall.

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 FXG is a 2008 Nissan Note in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FXG, 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 WL08 FXG registered?

WL08 FXG is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is WL08 FXG safe to buy?

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