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YC08 UPE

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,907 mi
Last recorded83,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 UPE
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 83,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 80,690 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 80,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 79,626 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,817 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 75,697 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 75,697 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 74,289 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 74,283 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,630 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 68,127 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2018 68,127 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 64,876 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 61,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,822 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 50,213 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 46,146 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,155 miles

high level brakelight not working

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

brake discs in poor conditon

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 UPE is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver 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 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

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

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