2014 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · PO14 ADZ

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by an increase in mechanical failures and consumable wear in recent years. While the 2026-05-27 test resulted in a pass, the vehicle failed on two separate occasions in the last two years. The most recent failure involved an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and a non-functional position lamp. This follows a significant failure in May 2025, which flagged multiple issues across the braking and suspension systems. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical commercial usage pattern for a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,831 miles per year. The data shows steady progression from 19,287 miles in 2017 to the current 93,969 miles in 2026. Between January 2022 and February 2023, the vehicle covered roughly 17,000 miles, indicating a period of higher utilization compared to the much slower growth seen in its early years. The recent mileage gap between the 2025 and 2026 tests is minimal, suggesting the vehicle is currently in regular use. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking components. The May 2025 test highlighted several critical wear points, including excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints on both the nearside rear and offside front, alongside a worn offside front lower suspension arm bush. The tester also identified an excessively binding offside rear service brake during that same period. Although these items were cleared for the 2026 pass, the recurrence of suspension and braking issues suggests the vehicle's undercarriage is entering a phase of increased component fatigue. The history also indicates a pattern of neglected minor maintenance, such as the worn tyre edges and non-functional washer jets noted in the 2025 and 2026 tests. The 2024 advisory regarding pitted or scored front brake discs further reinforces the need to inspect the current state of the braking hardware. Given the recent failures, checking for any residual binding in the calipers and ensuring all suspension bushings are free from excessive play is essential before purchase.