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YH08 LFX

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

136,999 mi
Last recorded136,999 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 LFX
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 136,999 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust backbox poor condition

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides and low tyre pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 132,973 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front welding repairs to inner wing/chassis rail

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing is heavily corroded

Rear both nearside and offside rear tyre pressures are low

Rear parking brake application is uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2025 132,973 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both fronts (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front welding repairs to inner wing/chassis rail

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner wing is heavily corroded

Rear both nearside and offside rear tyre pressures are low

Rear parking brake application is uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2024 129,338 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 129,336 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 125,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 125,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,294 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2022 119,294 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,708 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Rear tyre, inner sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Rear Items in boot

Fail 2 Aug 2021 116,708 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre, inner sidewall is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Items in boot

Pass 10 Aug 2020 112,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 104,303 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Rear uneven parking brake application

Pass 7 Aug 2018 94,176 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn n/s/ and o/s/f drop links have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 90,945 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,035 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 86,312 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,379 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 76,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 59,658 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 59,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 57,761 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 49,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 49,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,976 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,909 miles

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

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage...cords not showing

nearside headlight slightly loose but still secure

offside front tyre has side wall damage...cords not showing

Fail 31 May 2011 44,909 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage...cords not showing

nearside headlight slightly loose but still secure

offside front tyre has side wall damage...cords not showing

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 LFX is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH08 LFX, 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 LFX registered?

YH08 LFX is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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