2008 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · HY08 VSN
2008 Nissan Note (1.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 120,511 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN NOTE
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,511 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY08 VSN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/01/2026
- 120,511 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY08 VSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Note (HY08 VSN) between March 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
HY08 VSN Mileage History
- 29/03/201136,184 mi
- 31/03/201249,380 mi+13,196 mi
- 10/04/201359,103 mi+9,723 mi
- 15/04/201467,568 mi+8,465 mi
- 16/04/201574,928 mi+7,360 mi
- 04/04/201683,272 mi+8,344 mi
- 05/04/201683,272 mi
- 10/04/201792,135 mi+8,863 mi
- 12/04/201792,136 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/2018100,535 mi+8,399 mi
- 18/04/2018100,535 mi
- 24/04/2019105,791 mi+5,256 mi
- 24/04/2019105,791 mi
- 08/03/2024105,469 mi-322 mi
- 13/01/2025111,272 mi+5,803 mi
- 15/01/2025111,273 mi+1 mi
- 03/01/2026120,497 mi+9,224 mi
- 24/01/2026120,511 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,688 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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