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YH08 OCW

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OCW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 114,241 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,764 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 106,941 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 104,682 miles

Engine sump slightly corroded

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 104,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine sump slightly corroded

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,333 miles

Engine sump slightly corroded.

All four tyres tread slightly low and off side front and both rear tread started to crack and side walls started to perish.

Front Shock absorbers on both sides outer casing corroded.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2019 95,333 miles

All four tyres tread slightly low and off side front and both rear tread started to crack and side walls started to perish.

Engine sump slightly corroded.

Front Shock absorbers on both sides outer casing corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,358 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,550 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,557 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 74,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

coil spring broken both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing from edges (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 20 Apr 2015 74,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 74,548 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 67,670 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,596 miles

rear wiper blade incomplete

some excess travel on handbrake lever

Fail 25 Jun 2013 56,595 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear wiper blade incomplete

some excess travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2012 49,461 miles

Offside front tyre near limit

Fail 2 Apr 2012 49,461 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside front tyre near limit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 40,969 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 40,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

some excess travel on handbrake lever

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 OCW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OCW, 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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YH08 OCW is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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