Nissan Note insurance group and cost

The Nissan Note is a supermini produced by the Japanese manufacturer since 2004. It is known for offering plenty of space and practicality. In this guide, you’ll discover the key facts about insuring a Nissan Note.

Nissan Note insurance groups and cost by driver’s age

Nissan Note models range from insurance groups 6 to 10, so the cost of your car insurance definitely falls on the cheaper end of the scale. However, the difference in cost between each insurance group may vary quite a bit and this is down to factors such as the car’s engine size, its market value and its safety and security features.

For example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £641 for cover on a Nissan Note 1.2 Visia Limited Edition 5d (insurance group 6), or around £640 for a Nissan Note 1.2 DiG-S Acenta 5d which falls in insurance group 10. In this example, the vehicle that is four insurance groups higher, is an extra £49 in car insurance costs.

You can find the insurance group and likely premium cost of your Nissan Note model in the table below.

• How we got these rates

  These rates are based on the average cost of cover for cars in the insurance groups shown, for drivers of different ages with a Newcastle (NE1) postcode, which our research suggests represents an average for insurance rates in the UK. Updated: June 2024 (source: Confused).

Average Nissan Note insurance cost

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your Nissan Note, we ran several quotes to find an average figure. Based on our results, on average, you could insure your Nissan Note with a comprehensive policy for the monthly price of £74.23, or an annual sum of £817.60.

• How we got this rate

  To generate these quotes we used the following information:

  • The vehicle is a 2017 model
  • Manual transmission
  • Petrol
  • 1.2-litre engine
  • 5 seats
  • 5 doors
  • No black box
  • Factory fitted alarm system
  • The car is not modified
  • Used for social, domestic and commuting purposes
  • 10,000 mileage per year
  • The car is parked in a work car park during the day
  • The car is parked on a driveway at night
  • Owner is a 30-year-old, single teacher from London
  • Owner is a homeowner
  • 5 years no claim discount
  • No driving or other convictions in the last 5 years

Nissan Note insurance cost by location

The table above shows the average cost of Nissan Note insurance based on insurance groups and driver age. However, a number of other factors can affect the cost of your car insurance premium, one of the biggest being your location.

To show how much your location can impact your premium, here are some average quotes for a 30-year-old living in three different locations. The quotes are for a Nissan Note 1.5 dCi Visia 5d.

• Expensive: £900 (London SE1)
• Average: £562 (Newcastle NE1)
• Cheap: £570.99 (Galashiels TD1)

• How we got these rates

  These rates are based on the average cost of cover for cars in the locations shown. Our research suggests SE1 is one of the most expensive locations, NE1 represents an average cost location and TD1 represents one of the cheapest locations. Updated: June 2024 (source: Confused).

Which factors affect my Nissan Note insurance rate?

Along with the insurance group, there are other key factors that impact your insurance premium costs:

• Engine type and capacity. In general, the bigger the engine, the higher the cost of your insurance. An average 30-year-old may pay £641 for the 1.2-litre Nissan Note 1.2 Visia 5d, but could pay around £537 for the 1.5-litre Nissan Note 1.5 dCi Acenta 5d. In this example, the vehicle with the bigger engine is an extra £39 to insure each year.
• Driver location. Where you live helps determine the level of risk that your car may be stolen or you’ll be involved in an accident, and this affects the cost of insurance. For example, a 30-year-old in central London may pay £901 for insurance for a Nissan Note 1.2 N-Tec 5d, while the same 30-year-old in Newcastle may only pay £689. With London possessing a higher crime rate and a much larger population than Newcastle, it’s no surprise that in this example the premium for the London post code is an extra £135.
• Driver age. The younger you are, the more risk you represent to insurers, and the more you’re likely to pay for insurance. The average 20-year-old driver in London may pay £2,533 for the Nissan Note 1.5 dCi Tekna 5d, while the average 40-year-old Londoner will only pay £767. In this example, the younger, less experienced driver has to pay an extra £700 for their car insurance.

Other factors that influence the cost of your insurance include:

• Your marital status
• Your credit history and job
• Your car’s safety rating score
• The model of your car
• The age of your car
• Your car’s security and any extra anti-theft precautions
• Annual miles driven
• Your driving history and activity
• No claims discount

Nissan Note facts and trivia

• The Nissan Note was introduced to the world as a concept car called the ‘Tone Concept’ in 2004
• In 2018, The Nissan Note was the top-selling compact car in Japan.
• The Nissan Note won the Japanese environmental award in 2018 for its contributions to reducing carbon emissions.

Bottom Line

The Nissan Note is affordable to buy, run and insure. No wonder it has been such a popular choice to buy over the years. Better yet, the tips in this guide can help you reduce your insurance premiums even further.

Frequently asked questions

• How much does a Nissan Note cost?

  In the United Kingdom, the on-the-road price of a new Nissan Note starts from £11,125.

• What is the top speed of a Nissan Note?

  Depending on the model, Nissan Notes can reach top speeds of 114mph.

• Is the Nissan Note safe?

  The Nissan Note was awarded 4 out of 5 stars under the Euro NCAP safety analysis. Nissan Note models score above average across the board with 86% for adult occupant safety and 82% for child occupant safety.

• How much car tax do I have to pay for the Nissan Note?

  The UK standard car tax rate sites at £145 per year. However, you might pay more or less depending on your car’s emissions.

• Where can I buy a Nissan Note?

  You can buy a Nissan Note online or by visiting your local Nissan retailer. You can also buy Nissan Notes through various motor resellers and websites.

• Is the Nissan Note expensive to insure?

  This depends on the specific model of Nissan Note you have and the insurance group it falls under. Nissan Note models can range between insurance groups 6 and 10, so in general the insurance costs should fall on the cheaper side in comparison to other car makes and models.

Written by

Danny Butler

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