2008 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · SL58 KPR

This 2008 Nissan Note presents a notably clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with its most recent test on 29 September 2025 returning a pass with no advisories or defects recorded. That result continues a clear trend of compliance, following a further pass on 27 September 2024. The only interruptions to an otherwise uninterrupted sequence of annual passes are isolated failures on 25 September 2024 and 18 September 2023, both of which appear to have been addressed immediately, with the vehicle returning to the test station and passing within a day or two in each case. There are no recorded advisories for corrosion, suspension component wear, brake line integrity, or exhaust emissions across any of the tests in the supplied history, which is an encouraging sign for an 18 year old vehicle approaching its twentieth year of service. The absence of chronic or recurring defect patterns strongly suggests the mechanical condition has remained stable rather than deteriorating. With 158,324 miles recorded against an 18 year vehicle age, the average annual accumulation works out at roughly 8,800 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a car of this era and category. There are no evident multi-year gaps between MOT tests that would indicate long periods of storage or dormancy, and the steady appearance of annual tests suggests the vehicle has remained in continuous use throughout its life. The mileage progression between tests is consistent with regular driving rather than the erratic spikes that often accompany fleet or lease use. Mechanically, this pattern of consistent but moderate usage tends to be favourable for components such as the suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and callipers, and the timing chain or belt, all of which suffer disproportionately from either excessive high-mileage wear or from the drying out and perishing that occurs during extended periods of standing. For a prospective buyer, the absence of flagged components in the MOT history means the inspection focus should logically shift toward the wear items that are typically expected to require attention on a high mileage Nissan Note of this age. On a thorough test drive, pay particular attention to the behaviour of the front suspension, listening for knocking or clonking from the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes, and front struts over uneven surfaces and speed humps, as these are common wear points that often only manifest under load rather than during the slower pass of an MOT roller test. The steering should feel direct without excess play, and any vagueness or clonking on full lock could indicate worn tie rod ends or stabiliser links. The clutch pedal should be examined for any judder on pulling away, and the automatic gearbox, if fitted, should change smoothly without flare or harsh engagement, as these transmissions can suffer from torque converter wear at higher mileages. The braking performance warrants a careful road assessment too. Even though no brake issues have been recorded, with this level of mileage the front discs and pads are likely to be approaching or at the end of their service life. During the test drive, the pedal should feel firm without excessive travel, and there should be no pulling to either side under firm application, which would suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. From cold, the first few applications of the brakes should be checked for judder, indicating possible disc warping. Underneath the vehicle, examine the fuel and brake lines for any surface corrosion, the exhaust system for blowing joints or a perished centre silencer, and look for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover gasket or oil filter housing. Finally, inspect the rear wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounting points carefully for the onset of structural corrosion, as even a record this clean cannot rule out age related rust developing between tests, particularly given the vehicle's exposure to eighteen British winters.