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YL08 PNE

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,260 mi
Last recorded54,260 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 54,260 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 54,260 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 52,823 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 1 Feb 2024 51,509 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 28 Jan 2023 50,440 miles

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Pass 3 Feb 2022 48,376 miles

Parking Brake needs slight adjustment

Fail 3 Feb 2022 48,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking Brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 27 Jan 2021 46,231 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 44,606 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 44,606 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 41,404 miles

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 31 Jan 2018 39,410 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 39,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2016 36,548 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 29 Dec 2015 34,075 miles

parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 2 Jan 2015 31,863 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 30,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 29,165 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 23,597 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 18,309 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 PNE 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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

YL08 PNE is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is YL08 PNE safe to buy?

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