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YL57 OTC

2008 Nissan Note

Silver Petrol 1386cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,708 mi
Last recorded122,708 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 OTC
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,386cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 122,708 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear handbrake low on effort

only just made emissions

Fail 16 Aug 2021 122,708 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear handbrake low on effort

only just made emissions

Pass 11 Aug 2020 119,402 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 119,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,366 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 119,349 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 114,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 104,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,249 miles

FRONT PADS LOW

Pass 27 Jan 2016 85,146 miles

CHILDSEATS FITTED

Pass 26 Jan 2015 74,281 miles

both front and o/s-rear tyres wearing on edges and low

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge and worn close to legal limit

slight damage drivers seatbelt webbing

Fail 26 Jan 2015 74,281 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front and o/s-rear tyres wearing on edges and low

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat

just acceptable inbalance on front brakes

n/s rear tyre worn heavily on outside edge and worn close to legal limit

slight damage drivers seatbelt webbing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,861 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,861 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 55,470 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 55,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 45,714 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,572 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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YL57 OTC is a 2008 Nissan Note in Silver with a 1,386cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YL57 OTC, 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 YL57 OTC registered?

YL57 OTC is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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