2014 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · AV64 FKA

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and tyre-related components. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 93,058 miles identified multiple advisories including thin offside rear brake pads and perishing tyres, the car successfully passed despite these defects. The frequency of advisories across the last three years suggests that components are only being addressed when they approach a failure threshold rather than through a proactive preventative schedule. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,750 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between June 2022 (72,858 miles) and March 2024 (81,374 miles), where the vehicle covered only 8,516 miles in nearly two years. Since then, usage has increased with over 11,000 miles covered in the last two years. This intermittent use often contributes to the degradation of rubber components, such as the perishing tyres and deteriorated dust covers noted in the later records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the record has repeatedly flagged issues with ball joints and track rod ends. The tester noted play in the nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint in 2026, following similar defects in the lower suspension arm ball joints in 2024. The persistent oil leak reported in 2024 also requires a visual check to ensure it has not escalated into a significant engine seal failure. Additionally, the recurring mentions of cracking tyres and thinning brake pads indicate that the vehicle is currently due for immediate consumable replacement to ensure safety and structural integrity.