2017 INFINITI Q301.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its March 2026 test at 70,990 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a serious defect involving exhaust fumes entering the cabin via a faulty injector seal. This specific failure, combined with recurring advisories regarding thinning rear brake pads and lighting issues, suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach a failure point during the annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. There was a steady accumulation of roughly 9,300 miles between February 2024 and February 2025, followed by over 21,000 miles in the year leading up to the March 2026 test. This recent spike suggests the vehicle is regularly driven, but the jump of 21,000 miles in the last year explains the accelerated wear on consumable components like tyres and brakes noted in the most recent records. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the braking system, as the rear pads were flagged as wearing thin in both February 2025 and March 2026. The injector seal repair also requires verification to ensure no residual damage or odour of carbon monoxide remains a risk within the cabin. Additionally, the front tyres should be checked for uneven wear patterns, as the 2025 test noted both the nearside and offside tyres were close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which often indicates a suspension misalignment or worn bushes that may require attention.