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WP08 YWU

2008 Nissan Note

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

95,703 mi
Last recorded95,703 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 YWU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 95,703 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Mar 2025 88,902 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 81,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 69,587 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 42,914 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 66,790 miles

Rear silencer corroding.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 61,632 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

Fail 10 Oct 2019 61,632 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2018 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroding

minor damage around vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,447 miles

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

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

Nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover broken

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2017 47,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside front plastic inner wheel arch cover broken

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

Offside front tyre badly cracked, split and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2016 40,744 miles

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

Front Tyres are cracking

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 40,744 miles

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

Front Tyres are cracking

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 36,844 miles

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

item removed from drivers view

tailgate not opening

Pass 17 Oct 2014 34,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 32,949 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 31,734 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 30,278 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 30,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,701 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 28,701 miles

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

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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WP08 YWU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WP08 YWU, 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 WP08 YWU registered?

WP08 YWU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is WP08 YWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP08 YWU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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