2007 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · A16 BAX

A pattern of deteriorating front-end suspension and chassis components defines the recent mechanical history of this vehicle. While it achieved a pass on 2026-03-04, there is a clear trend of increasing wear regarding rubber bushings, moving from suspension arm pins in 2025 to the front sub-frame and upper brace bar bushes in the latest inspection. This follows a major failure in March 2024 due to a fractured offside front coil spring, indicating a recurring vulnerability in the front suspension assembly. The recorded mileage of 41,371 miles is exceptionally low for a nineteen year old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,177 miles per year. Such a low rate of accumulation suggests the vehicle has spent significant periods stationary or has been used for very short journeys. Mechanically, this often means that rubber components, such as the bushings currently flagged in the MOT record, may degrade due to age and environmental exposure rather than through high-mileage frictional wear. Attention must be paid to the front suspension and sub-frame integrity during a physical inspection. The repeated advisories concerning the nearside and offside suspension arm bushes, alongside the more recent warnings regarding the sub-frame rear bushes and the nearside front upper brace bar bush, suggest the rubber mounts are perishing. On a test drive, listen for knocks or clunks when traversing uneven road surfaces or when initiating steering inputs, as worn bushings often manifest as imprecise handling or audible thumps over speed bumps. The previous failure of the offside front coil spring further emphasizes the need to scrutinize the suspension structural condition. Ensure there is no uneven ride height between the left and right sides of the vehicle. Given the specific advisories regarding the sub-frame, a technician should verify that the wear is limited to the rubber bushings and has not progressed to structural corrosion of the sub-frame itself, which would be a more significant roadworthiness concern.