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WL08 HSX

2008 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

129,373 mi
Last recorded129,373 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 HSX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,373 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,406 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 124,267 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 117,821 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 117,566 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 110,890 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 110,890 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,238 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 105,238 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 99,322 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,335 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,158 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,994 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 80,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 73,972 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 73,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,169 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 68,169 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,000 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,517 miles

Both rear tyres are perished slightly.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,017 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 26 Mar 2013 53,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 37,348 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 37,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HSX is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 WL08 HSX, 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 HSX registered?

WL08 HSX is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is WL08 HSX safe to buy?

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