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WL08 HSG

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,921 mi
Last recorded114,921 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HSG
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 114,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 111,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Oct 2023 111,485 miles

Emissions unable to be completed gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 103,358 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 103,356 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 88,992 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 88,983 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 88,960 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 88,632 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 87,432 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

minor exhaust blow from center to rear joint

Pass 9 Oct 2017 65,535 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 51,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing but clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing but clearing windscreen effectively

Fail 10 Oct 2016 51,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Upper stop lamp not working and unable to determine if connected.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing but clearing windscreen effectively

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement *rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wiper blade smearing but clearing windscreen effectively

Pass 9 Nov 2015 38,210 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 34,699 miles

slight corrosion of exhaust and mountings

Pass 8 Apr 2014 27,662 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 21,367 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 14,205 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 13,653 miles

Offside front tyre 3-4mm.

Rear tyres 2-4mm.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 12,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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 13 Apr 2011 12,926 miles

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

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

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 HSG is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HSG, 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 WL08 HSG registered?

WL08 HSG is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is WL08 HSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 HSG shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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