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WV08 SWZ

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,004 mi
Last recorded130,004 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV08 SWZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,532 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2018 120,532 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2017 109,415 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing slightly stiff

Rear Exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 107,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 97,600 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

n/s front tyre scrubbed outer edge

n/s rear tyre scrubbed outer edge

o/s rear tyre scrubbed inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2014 74,491 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit (Att soon)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads worn to permitted limit and brake discs worn and lipped (Att soon)

Handbrake travel requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 74,491 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit (Att soon)

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads worn to permitted limit and brake discs worn and lipped (Att soon)

Handbrake travel requires attention

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,678 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 54,618 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 44,291 miles

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

corrosion on exhaust

front discs lipped

head lamp aims on lower limits

n/s/rear tyre has cuts not reaching cords

o/s/rear tyre has small cuts not reaching cords

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,818 miles

(Rear wiper blade split)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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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WV08 SWZ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV08 SWZ, 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 WV08 SWZ registered?

WV08 SWZ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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