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YC08 UCV

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,178 mi
Last recorded182,178 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 182,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 170,318 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 170,318 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 160,991 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 160,991 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 152,751 miles

Heat shield not fully secure

Lower gear box mount worn

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing starting to become worn

Steering shaft worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 152,751 miles

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

Heat shield not fully secure

Lower gear box mount worn

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

Rear Coil spring worn Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer casing starting to become worn

Steering shaft worn

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 143,485 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 136,381 miles

gearbox leak

Pass 29 Apr 2019 119,235 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Apr 2019 119,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 99,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 81,459 miles

Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 81,457 miles

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

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

Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 63,350 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 47,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,935 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 44,055 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,055 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,146 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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YC08 UCV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YC08 UCV, 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 UCV registered?

YC08 UCV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is YC08 UCV safe to buy?

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