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YP08 YGW

2008 Nissan Note

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

130,039 mi
Last recorded130,039 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 YGW
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 130,039 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 122,866 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 119,072 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 110,342 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 110,342 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 101,984 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 94,104 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 89,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 89,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre, inner sidewall, deep splits

Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,649 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 85,645 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,660 miles

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 81,659 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Rear brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted can not check seat belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 67,560 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

front discs very poor

Pass 23 Dec 2015 52,613 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 11,137 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 11,137 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 40,422 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 26,640 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YP08 YGW is a 2008 Nissan Note in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YP08 YGW, 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 YP08 YGW registered?

YP08 YGW is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YP08 YGW shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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