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YG08 GNZ

2008 Nissan Note

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,076 mi
Last recorded109,076 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GNZ
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 109,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated too low to conduct brake test before inflating (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount - attention recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and cracked almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and mounting area for Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 109,076 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated too low to conduct brake test before inflating (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount - attention recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges and cracked almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing and mounting area for Macpherson strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 107,113 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded. protection recommended

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

Fail 25 Feb 2025 107,109 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded. protection recommended

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 102,298 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2024 102,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,033 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,993 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 95,853 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 95,850 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,206 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 93,173 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides.may improving if polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 91,212 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 87,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,210 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,198 miles

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,959 miles

exhaust clamp ( stp to scp ) deteriorated

part of exhaust ( stp ) deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

exhaust clamp ( stp to scp ) deteriorated

part of exhaust ( stp ) deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 66,280 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 62,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,816 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 59,816 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,460 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,751 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 47,751 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YG08 GNZ is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 YG08 GNZ, 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.

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What year was YG08 GNZ registered?

YG08 GNZ is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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