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YG08 GVT

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,848 mi
Last recorded99,848 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GVT
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 96,582 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 94,533 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 94,533 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 90,715 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 90,715 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2023 87,757 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2023 87,757 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 78,309 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 78,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 69,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 66,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 66,841 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 61,610 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 52,826 miles

hi level stop lamp inop

Pass 23 Jan 2017 44,000 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2017 43,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 41,495 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 41,483 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 35,857 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 24,806 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 17,441 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 13,069 miles

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 GVT is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GVT, 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 GVT registered?

YG08 GVT is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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