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YC08 ULW

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,306 mi
Last recorded133,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 133,306 miles

rear exhaust pipe rusted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 133,306 miles

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

rear exhaust pipe rusted

Pass 22 Jan 2025 123,658 miles

nearside front tyre edge slight wear

offside rear tyre edge slight wear

Pass 19 Jan 2024 113,911 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 103,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 94,100 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,502 miles

rear tyres inner tread edges slightly perished

Fail 27 Jan 2021 85,502 miles

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

rear tyres inner tread edges slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2020 77,542 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 68,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 58,760 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,793 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 49,854 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 49,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 46,133 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 40,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,830 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 23,069 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 ULW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ULW, 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 YC08 ULW registered?

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

Is YC08 ULW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 ULW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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