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YG08 WGD

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,330 mi
Last recorded111,330 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 WGD
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 111,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 102,888 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 95,808 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,803 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,061 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,301 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,360 miles

Both front tyres worn close to wear indicators

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 71,337 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 63,503 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,749 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 44,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage to o/s sill.

Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 32,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 28,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 28,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,374 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 22,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,877 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 18,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cut in sidewall on o/s/r tyre.

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 WGD is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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