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YL08 TBO

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,725 mi
Last recorded155,725 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 TBO
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 155,725 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 151,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox joint to center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 151,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join to center (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 151,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable, 195/55/16 ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox join to center (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 143,894 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 134,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 129,591 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 125,853 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 120,610 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2019 120,610 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,867 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Nov 2018 112,867 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 105,271 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing edges

rear wiper perished

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,299 miles

Offside Rear tyre inboard sidewall has a split.

Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,299 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inboard sidewall has a split.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 88,104 miles

both wiper blades have deteriorated.

Fail 12 Nov 2015 88,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both wiper blades have deteriorated.

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,165 miles

rear bush of each front wishbone has lost bonding.

wiper blades are worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 67,558 miles

child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 22 Nov 2013 67,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing a full inspection of the adult seat belt

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 19 Nov 2012 60,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,958 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 TBO is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBO, 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 TBO registered?

YL08 TBO is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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