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YH08 LEF

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 LEF
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 106,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 106,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 89,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 80,745 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 80,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 69,540 miles

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

all rear seat bases missing

Fail 19 Aug 2022 69,531 miles

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s/f inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

all rear seat bases missing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 53,416 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 51,724 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,612 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 51,612 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 50,416 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 46,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 42,622 miles

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

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 10 Sep 2013 38,832 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres sidewalls cracking slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,860 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 32,555 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2011 32,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs wearing

no rear wiper blade

Fail 8 Apr 2011 32,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs wearing

no rear wiper blade

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 LEF is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LEF, 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 YH08 LEF registered?

YH08 LEF is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 LEF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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