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YA08 FJJ

2008 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,795 mi
Last recorded200,795 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 FJJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 200,795 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake inbalance was 38% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 200,795 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlights are hazzy

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Brake inbalance was 38% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 187,727 miles

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

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

Rear Wiper Blade Split

Fail 17 Oct 2024 187,275 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Wiper Blade Split

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 174,291 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES PERISHED

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 1 Nov 2023 174,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

BOTH REAR AXLE SUPPORT BUSHES PERISHED

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

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

NO OIL IN ENGINE PRIOR TO TESTING VEHICLE (Topped Up 1 Litre)

Pass 3 Nov 2022 160,775 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,745 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 146,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 135,287 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 135,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 113,755 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 113,755 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 97,895 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 84,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 84,851 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 71,707 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 55,870 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 39,652 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 24,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 18,570 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 11,294 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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YA08 FJJ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 YA08 FJJ, 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 YA08 FJJ registered?

YA08 FJJ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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