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WL57 DFV

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

82,921 mi
Last recorded82,921 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL57 DFV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 82,921 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid both sides (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 75,223 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 75,223 miles

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))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 70,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2024 70,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 67,441 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 67,428 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 64,176 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 64,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 58,524 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 58,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,635 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,671 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,499 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Jul 2017 48,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,255 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jun 2015 42,589 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 42,589 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 37,191 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 32,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 23,004 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 23,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,602 miles

front pads low

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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WL57 DFV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WL57 DFV, 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 WL57 DFV registered?

WL57 DFV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is WL57 DFV safe to buy?

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