2008 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · DE58 ABX

The 2008 Nissan Note shows a consistent trend of deteriorating suspension components, despite its low annual mileage. In the most recent test in December 2025 at 66,667 miles, the tester identified play in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint and worn bushes on the offside front lower suspension arm. This is a recurring issue, with similar offside front bush wear flagged in November 2024, November 2021, and November 2018. While these faults have not resulted in immediate failures, the persistence of bushing wear suggests the front suspension assembly is nearing requiring a comprehensive overhaul to maintain handling stability. At 66,667 miles over 18 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 3,700 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. This is evidenced by the 2019 record, where the tester noted the offside front tyre was perishing and cracking, alongside multiple tyres reaching the legal tread limit. The presence of a front oil leak in 2019 at 49,681 miles is common for an engine of this age, but it should be monitored to ensure it does not evolve into an active leak. Basic electrical maintenance appears reactive, with multiple failures related to simple position lamps and fog lamps. The vehicle failed in November 2020 due to two position lamps, a rear stop lamp, and a fractured nearside front coil spring. Although the spring was replaced, the December 2025 test resulted in an advisory for an inoperative nearside registration plate lamp. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension arm bushings for further tearing and verify that all lighting elements are functional, as the history indicates a pattern of addressing these minor faults only when they cause a test failure.