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YC08 UEL

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

126,890 mi
Last recorded126,890 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 UEL
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 126,890 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 122,186 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 118,089 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 118,087 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating juders (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 112,999 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 107,391 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 102,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 95,232 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 95,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 90,040 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 85,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,360 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 78,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 69,493 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 59,996 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 59,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 52,326 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 43,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 36,860 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,434 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,996 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)

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 UEL is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

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

Is YC08 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 UEL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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