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YH08 TZA

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,227 mi
Last recorded112,227 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 112,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,233 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 106,233 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,118 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 99,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 91,079 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 91,079 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 84,607 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 84,577 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,405 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 65,404 miles

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

air con compressor noisy when turned on

Fail 7 Aug 2018 65,404 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

air con compressor noisy when turned on

Pass 29 Aug 2017 61,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 61,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,734 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 54,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,223 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 36,881 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 29,068 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 21,157 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 16,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 16,176 miles

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 TZA is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

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

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