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WL08 JGU

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

102,554 mi
Last recorded102,554 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 JGU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2026 102,554 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both - incorrectly fitted bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 99,975 miles

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

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

high level brake light

Pass 22 Apr 2024 96,964 miles

Auxiliary belt worn- cracks.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 93,615 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,871 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 83,355 miles

Covers fitted

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,829 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

Engine covers/undertrays

Front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2019 70,092 miles

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers

Fail 15 Apr 2019 70,092 miles

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

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

Both front tyres slightly perished

Engine covers

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 62,518 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 62,518 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,297 miles

Engine covers

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 47,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65r15h (4.1.E.1)

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

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,675 miles

offside windscreen wiperblade split but still able to clear the screen at the time of the test

Pass 30 Apr 2014 33,172 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 25,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,497 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 JGU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue 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 JGU, 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 JGU registered?

WL08 JGU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is WL08 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 JGU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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