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WU08 YLJ

2008 Nissan Note

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,985 mi
Last recorded118,985 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 118,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2025 118,979 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2024 109,132 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 108,754 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 108,718 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f + o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,297 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,241 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2021 104,241 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

o/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,303 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 3 Sep 2018 96,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

all tyres perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,675 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 92,645 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 89,643 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 86,256 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 80,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,619 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 69,338 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,338 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,622 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 45,537 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 35,957 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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WU08 YLJ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YLJ, 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

How do I check the history of WU08 YLJ?

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What year was WU08 YLJ registered?

WU08 YLJ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 YLJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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