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YC08 TYK

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 TYK
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,312 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 97,201 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 97,180 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 92,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 89,552 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 89,552 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 84,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 82,560 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 82,560 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 81,276 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 77,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 77,779 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 71,951 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 67,200 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop

NSR puncture

Fail 1 Feb 2017 67,200 miles

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

High level brake lamp inop

NSR puncture

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 59,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 59,696 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,170 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 53,170 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 47,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 47,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 41,364 miles

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

rear s/washer in/op//o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 27 Mar 2013 41,364 miles

rear s/washer in/op//o/s/f tyre low pressure

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,616 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 27,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

body damage

nsf/nsr/osr tyres edge wear

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,694 miles

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

body damage

nsf/nsr/osr tyres edge wear

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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YC08 TYK is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YC08 TYK, 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 YC08 TYK registered?

YC08 TYK is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is YC08 TYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 TYK shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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