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YC08 UNJ

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 66,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,933 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 61,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 59,624 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,012 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 58,012 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,041 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 52,740 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 52,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 48,146 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,007 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IS PERISHED AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

THE REAR EXHAUST CLAMP IS CORRODED AWAY

Fail 7 Nov 2017 44,007 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND WORN ON INSIDE

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL IS PERISHED AND CRACKING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

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

THE REAR EXHAUST CLAMP IS CORRODED AWAY

Pass 8 Nov 2016 39,639 miles

Front brake discs are slightly corroded and worn

Offside rear tyre is perished and cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 36,559 miles

Both front tyres treads are badly perished and cracked and wearing at edges

Offside rear tyre tread is perished and cracking

Pass 5 Nov 2014 33,626 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 30,571 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,254 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 25,114 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,368 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,368 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear 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 UNJ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

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

Is YC08 UNJ safe to buy?

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