2008 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · AV08 OPK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 110,408 miles, this followed a significant failure that month involving a major exhaust leak and a corroded nearside front coil spring. The transition from a minor exhaust leak in 2024 to a major leak in 2025 suggests that the owner only addressed issues upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 110,408 miles over 18 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,134 miles per year, which aligns with typical light usage for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,000 miles driven between September 2023 and October 2024, and another 4,000 miles by October 2025. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the recurring failure of metal components despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The October 2024 failure flagged a fractured nearside front sub-frame attachment bracket and an excessively worn sub-frame pin, which are serious structural defects that indicate significant corrosion or stress. Furthermore, the recurring corrosion of coil springs on both the nearside and offside sides across 2024 and 2025 suggests that the suspension system is reaching the end of its service life. The braking system also requires close attention, given that the offside front inner brake disc was recorded as seriously weakened in late 2024. While this was likely replaced, the buyer should check the remaining discs for thinness or uneven wear. The history of exhaust leaks also indicates that the entire system is prone to advanced rust, which will likely require further repairs in the near future.