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YC08 UOJ

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,700 mi
Last recorded125,700 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 UOJ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2026 125,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 124,482 miles

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,222 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 109,155 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 109,155 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 99,996 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 99,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 91,380 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 91,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm edges exs worn inner outer (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,456 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 74,496 miles

both front wipers split, smearing slightly

Fail 6 Jun 2015 74,496 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers split, smearing slightly

Pass 13 May 2014 66,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 66,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 58,351 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level brake light not working

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 17 May 2013 58,351 miles

high level brake light not working

nearside front fog light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,838 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,018 miles

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

no rear wiper blade

Fail 29 Jun 2011 43,018 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

no rear wiper blade

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 UOJ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

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

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