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YL08 MBY

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MBY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 61,879 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,182 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 54,459 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 54,459 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlights faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 50,339 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 47,427 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 47,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 40,145 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 32,636 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 32,484 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 32,285 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,784 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 31,280 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,431 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,165 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2014 27,005 miles

o/s/f valve stem cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 25,893 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,884 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 21,382 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 21,382 miles

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

Offside 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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YL08 MBY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YL08 MBY, 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 YL08 MBY registered?

YL08 MBY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YL08 MBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 MBY shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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