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Nissan Note buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Nissan Note costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 308 for sale right now.
Used Nissan Note prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | €19,850 | 50k km | 9 |
| 2023 | €16,950 | 74k km | 6 |
| 2022 | €15,900 | 87k km | 22 |
| 2021 | €14,900 | 74k km | 35 |
| 2020 | €11,950 | 72k km | 32 |
| 2019 | €12,000 | 82k km | 30 |
| 2018 | €11,500 | 86k km | 22 |
| 2017 | €9,900 | 87k km | 47 |
| 2016 | €8,500 | 90k km | 25 |
| 2015 | €7,450 | 97k km | 32 |
| 2014 | €6,950 | 117k km | 21 |
| 2013 | €6,450 | 95k km | 9 |
Nissan Note NCT pass rate
How often Nissan Notes pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 68% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 69% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 75% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 72% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 69% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 63% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 69% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 63% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 54% | 46% | |
| 2012 | 41% | 42% |
Most common reasons a 2018 Nissan Note fails: wheels & tyres (18.9% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (5.8% of tests), lights & electrics (4.7% of tests), brakes (3.2% of tests).
Common Nissan Note problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
CVT automatic whine / judder · €1,200–€3,000
Listen for whining as speed rises and any surge or judder pulling away.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Hybrid | ~300k km | ~€190 | 89 |
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 64 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~250k km | ~€200 | 9 |
| 1.4 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€280 | 7 |
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
1.5 Diesel: usual problem: crankshaft bearings spin, especially if oil changes were stretched.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Nissan Note
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Nissan Note
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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