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YC17 PFU

2017 Nissan Note

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,426 mi
Last recorded80,426 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Note30,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC17 PFU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 80,426 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both HEAVILY worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease noted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 76,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and "lipped" (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

T P M S light on

Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,065 miles

Alternator Belt Perished/Cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer edge worn 3mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Topped up 1.5L of Oil

Pass 10 Mar 2023 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 61,763 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,946 miles

Oil leak at timing cover area

Fail 8 Mar 2022 49,946 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak at timing cover area

Pass 9 Mar 2021 37,661 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,734 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + dot code 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge. non-repairable. + cut in tread ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + dot code 14. 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front inner brake pads low

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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YC17 PFU is a 2017 Nissan Note in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 30,338 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 YC17 PFU, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Note is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC17 PFU registered?

YC17 PFU is a 2017 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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