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YL08 YSB

2008 Nissan Note

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,638 mi
Last recorded100,638 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 YSB
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 100,638 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,700 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2023 93,811 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 93,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 91,561 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,959 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 87,549 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,512 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases it just passed the gas test (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 83,547 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 78,890 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 78,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,227 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,227 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre feathering

Pass 11 Nov 2016 67,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 67,905 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 62,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,602 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 50,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 50,012 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 43,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 35,954 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 YSB is a 2008 Nissan Note in Blue 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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

YL08 YSB is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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