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YH08 LNW

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,585 miles

All suspension corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Fail 28 Oct 2025 95,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All suspension corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 94,867 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 13 Nov 2024 94,867 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTY

FRONT HUBS CORRODED

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 19 Oct 2023 93,679 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both front hubs and struts corroding

exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2022 92,031 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 92,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2021 90,588 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,900 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY ON INNER SURFACE

Pass 4 Nov 2019 88,666 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 85,623 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 82,705 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,855 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 76,384 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 73,268 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 67,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Eml on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,366 miles

eml light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,615 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 53,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 53,289 miles

offside front tyre tread low,..rear tyres wearing low

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front discs wearing,..discs corroded

offside front tyre tread low,..rear tyres wearing low

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 LNW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

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

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