2015 Nissan Murano 3.5L Petrol · AY64 HWS

The 2015 Nissan Murano remains roadworthy as of its most recent MOT on 2023-06-19, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning escalation in mechanical issues over the past three years. While the vehicle passed in June 2023, it had failed just 12 days earlier with identical defects — including worn front brake pads below legal thickness, cracked rear tyres, and multiple nail punctures — indicating either persistent neglect or a failure to address underlying wear before the retest. The fact that the same tyre and brake issues reappeared in consecutive tests suggests the owner may have deferred repairs or replaced components inadequately, raising questions about the vehicle’s long-term reliability. Mileage progression is consistent with typical usage for a 11-year-old SUV, climbing from 107,029 miles in June 2022 to 118,237 miles in June 2023 — roughly 11,208 miles in one year, or just over 1,000 miles per month. This rate is neither unusually high nor low, and there are no gaps suggesting the vehicle was parked for long periods. The absence of major mileage jumps or sudden drops implies steady, if not meticulous, use. However, the mechanical wear observed — particularly the recurring tyre damage and brake component degradation — suggests that maintenance has not kept pace with usage, especially given the vehicle’s age and the cumulative nature of suspension and brake wear. Buyers should inspect the rear suspension closely, as the 2022 MOT flagged serious fluid leaks and negligible damping in the offside rear shock absorbers — a condition that, if unresolved, would compromise ride quality and handling. The front brake system requires scrutiny too, since worn pads and discs appeared in back-to-back tests, and the nearside registration plate lamp failure persisted across multiple MOTs, hinting at electrical or wiring issues that may worsen. Tyre condition is critical: multiple nails and outer-edge wear on the offside rear tyre, plus the nearside front, indicate either poor tyre management or a history of driving on compromised rubber. Structural integrity should also be checked for corrosion, especially around wheel arches and underbody, as no rust-related advisories appear in the record but are common in this age group. The vehicle’s mechanical history reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance rather than catastrophic failure. While it passed its last test, the proximity of the 2023 failures and the recurrence of specific faults suggest the car has not been properly cared for in recent years. A buyer should budget for immediate brake and suspension work, and consider replacing all four tyres if the tread or sidewall damage is not already addressed. The MOT record does not indicate any structural or safety-critical failures, but the cumulative wear and repeated non-compliances point to a vehicle that requires careful, ongoing investment to remain roadworthy.