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YL08 MDV

2008 Nissan Note

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,803 mi
Last recorded60,803 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 MDV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 60,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 58,188 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 58,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 55,047 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 51,585 miles

Front Headlamp cloudy/misty around the lens but not seriously reducing light output

Pass 24 Sep 2021 47,926 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 44,950 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 42,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 38,042 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 38,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 34,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre tread wearing low around outer edge 185 65 15 88h

Fail 28 Sep 2017 34,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre tread wearing low around outer edge 185 65 15 88h

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 30,086 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 26,701 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 23,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 23,335 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,133 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 10,400 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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YL08 MDV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YL08 MDV, 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 YL08 MDV registered?

YL08 MDV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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