2007 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · BD07 TLF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though it reveals a history of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT in March 2024 at 154,567 miles passed with no defects, following a failure just three days prior due to excessive corrosion on both rear brake hose ferrules. While the car currently meets legal standards, the recurring nature of suspension and lighting faults suggests that previous owners only addressed mechanical issues once they reached a failure threshold. At 154,567 miles, this 19-year-old Nissan has averaged approximately 8,135 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a family vehicle. The record shows consistent annual testing since 2013, indicating a steady rate of use. However, there is a notable cluster of activity between October 2017 and 2019 where the vehicle covered over 23,000 miles. This period saw multiple failures involving suspension components and tyres, indicating that the vehicle underwent significant wear on rubber and metal components during that window. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension, as the offside front lower suspension arm bushes and ball joints have been flagged as worn or excessively worn in four separate tests between 2018 and 2023. Despite the 2024 pass, these components are clearly prone to degradation on this chassis and should be checked for play or perished perished rubber. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding brake hose corrosion highlights that the vehicle is susceptible to environmental damage, necessitating a thorough check of all flexible brake lines and chassis integrity to ensure no structural rust is present. Given that the last test was in March 2024, the vehicle is now over two years overdue for its annual MOT. The buyer must verify the exhaust system condition, as a minor leak was noted in 2021, and check the current tyre tread depths, as the history of frequent failures for being below the legal limit suggests consumable items are often neglected until they become unsafe. An immediate inspection is required to confirm that the mechanical state has not deteriorated since the last recorded data.