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YC08 UMG

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,472 mi
Last recorded161,472 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 161,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 155,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 148,980 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 143,573 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 137,728 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 125,828 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 113,129 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 113,129 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 98,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (mobile phone holder) ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,529 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 84,529 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,893 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 62,855 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted

exhaust noisy

item removed from view

wipers deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2016 62,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted

exhaust noisy

item removed from view

wipers deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,962 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre stop light inop

corrosion to exhaust

nsr wheel rim dented

Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,712 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,233 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,343 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 UMG is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey 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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

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

Is YC08 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC08 UMG 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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