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YC08 ULR

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,519 mi
Last recorded92,519 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 92,519 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N.S. & O.S. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N.S. & O.S. ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 86,413 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 86,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 79,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 76,413 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracked and got nail in it

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

both front suspension rear bush weak

Pass 19 Apr 2022 74,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 74,849 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 72,112 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 72,112 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 69,742 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 66,311 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 58,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 54,686 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 45,237 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,237 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 40,716 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 40,611 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,565 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 26,559 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 ULR is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

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

Is YC08 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 ULR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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