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YL08 NPU

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,650 mi
Last recorded138,650 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 NPU
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 138,650 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 131,433 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,447 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 115,305 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 105,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 86,888 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 83,958 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 79,513 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 79,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 74,906 miles

slight wear on both front tyres

Pass 21 Sep 2015 69,730 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 65,856 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 61,841 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 52,986 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 52,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,554 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,670 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 40,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 NPU is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

YL08 NPU is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 19 August 2008.

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