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YH08 FGV

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,703 mi
Last recorded143,703 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 FGV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 143,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 137,538 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 129,763 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 123,173 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 118,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 111,224 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 111,223 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 98,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 90,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 90,412 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 85,722 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 85,708 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 79,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 72,058 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,960 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 68,960 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 65,775 miles

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

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

cut in sidewall on nearside rear tyre

high level brake light not working

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

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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YH08 FGV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YH08 FGV, 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 YH08 FGV registered?

YH08 FGV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 FGV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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