2008 NISSAN DUALIS2.0L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test in April 2026 at 148,347 miles resulted in a failure due to headlamp misalignment and brake wear, though the vehicle passed a re-test shortly after. The recurring nature of the pitted front brake discs and thin rear pads suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical components once they reach a failure threshold. This trend of deferred maintenance persists across several annual testing intervals. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 148,347 miles represents an average of approximately 8,242 miles per year, which is consistent with typical domestic usage. However, the data shows a significant drop off in activity between April 2024 (147,284 miles) and April 2025 (147,452 miles), where the vehicle covered only 168 miles in a year. This period of inactivity can lead to the degradation of rubber components, brake seizing, and internal fluid corrosion, despite the low overall annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the 2024 failure highlighted excessive wear on both lower suspension arm bushes and the offside front track rod end. The presence of scrubbed front tyres noted in that same year further indicates underlying alignment issues or worn steering components that may not have been fully rectified. Additionally, the persistent pitting on the front brake discs across 2025 and 2026 indicates that the metal has suffered significant surface corrosion, likely requiring replacement of the rotors to ensure consistent stopping performance.