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YR08 CTV

2008 Nissan Note

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,381 mi
Last recorded67,381 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 CTV
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 67,381 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2026 67,381 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 64,669 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 64,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 62,664 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 57,864 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing (under bonnet) corroding

Fail 21 Mar 2023 57,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing (under bonnet) corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2022 55,826 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 50,488 miles

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 Mar 2021 50,488 miles

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

exhaust rear heat shield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2020 45,906 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 45,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2019 38,634 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 34,622 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2017 31,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in between the tread

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked in between the tread

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2017 31,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked in between the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked in between the tread

exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 27,635 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake discs has slight lip

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,926 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 19,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,539 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 16,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 13,498 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 13,498 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 9,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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YR08 CTV is a 2008 Nissan Note in Black 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 YR08 CTV, 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 YR08 CTV registered?

YR08 CTV is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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