2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Nissan Note MOT pass rate and common faults

14,896 MOT tests in 2024. 52.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time52.3%
Failed or needed repairs47.7%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,896 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working9.4%
  2. Stop lamp: not working8.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.4%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    683 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.5%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Brakes10.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.4%
  5. Tyres7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.4%
  7. Body & chassis5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Nissan Note?

In 2024, 52.3% of 2008 Nissan Note cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,896 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Nissan Note?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Nissan Note reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).