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YL08 NPX

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,751 mi
Last recorded125,751 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 125,751 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 125,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 121,727 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 117,470 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 113,406 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 108,034 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 102,060 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 99,222 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 94,022 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 86,918 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 76,610 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 66,541 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,365 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 48,235 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 48,235 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 39,191 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on outter edges.

Pass 21 May 2012 30,008 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,372 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 NPX is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NPX, 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 NPX registered?

YL08 NPX is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is YL08 NPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 NPX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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