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YF08 VAV

2008 Nissan Note

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,742 mi
Last recorded44,742 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 VAV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 44,742 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 44,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YF08 VAV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF08 VAV, 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 YF08 VAV registered?

YF08 VAV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is YF08 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF08 VAV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF08 VAV have outstanding finance?

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