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YH08 LEJ

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,527 mi
Last recorded182,527 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 182,527 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - advise repair ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 182,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wing corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - advise repair ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 172,663 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - advise early replacement very worn ()

Fail 8 May 2025 172,655 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise early inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both - advise early replacement very worn ()

Pass 9 May 2024 161,780 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 161,772 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2023 150,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner ()

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 126,585 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 101,084 miles

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

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

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

slight play to steering system

Pass 16 Jun 2017 85,285 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,577 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 81,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,181 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 69,073 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,799 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,027 miles

nsf nsr tyres 2mm

wipers smeary/ rear split

Pass 17 May 2011 47,845 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 47,845 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

FRONT DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

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 LEJ 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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

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

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