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WU08 YLG

2008 Nissan Note

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 YLG
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 130,621 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2026 130,619 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 119,257 miles

surface rust under the car

Fail 17 May 2025 119,175 miles

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

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

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

SURFACE RUS UNDER HE CAR

Pass 11 May 2024 112,174 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 112,174 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 111,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 110,351 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 110,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 108,671 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 103,894 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,323 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 90,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jan 2018 90,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 76,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 76,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 60,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 60,905 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 46,977 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 33,955 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,955 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Jan 2012 29,707 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 29,707 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front wiper blades smearing screen slightly.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,113 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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WU08 YLG is a 2008 Nissan Note in Orange 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 WU08 YLG, 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 WU08 YLG registered?

WU08 YLG is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is WU08 YLG safe to buy?

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