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YG08 LCW

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,881 mi
Last recorded125,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 LCW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 125,881 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 125,881 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 117,886 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 117,884 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 105,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 97,428 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 91,380 miles

Boot compartment full

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

Nearside rear registration plate bulb slightly dim

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Offside/Nearside front & Offside rear tyre's slightly perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside front On 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 89,392 miles

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

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

offside front lower arm slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge On 3.5mm

offside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear exhaust deteriorated & slightly holed

Fail 24 Mar 2021 89,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

offside front lower arm slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn on edge On 3.5mm

offside rear parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

rear exhaust deteriorated & slightly holed

Pass 28 Mar 2020 88,135 miles

Boot full

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Shoulder worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil filter corroded

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 83,734 miles

Center Stop Lamp Not working

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,709 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 77,117 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,355 miles

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 73,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

CENTRE REAR STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 51,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 51,839 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,052 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 60,746 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 60,745 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,265 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 52,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 52,616 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 LCW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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