2015 Nissan NV400 2.3L Diesel · CA11 PLD

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026-05-07 at 115,561 miles — just eight days ago. That test confirmed the same four advisory items flagged in the prior failed test: corroded front brake pipes (both sides), slight play in the steering column universal joint, a slightly noisy offside rear wheel bearing, and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit. A clear and persistent pattern emerges across all five MOT records: corrosion and contamination of brake pipes — especially the front ones — has been noted every single year since at least 2023. The 2026-05-01 failure confirms this is no longer just cosmetic: the offside front pipe was deemed excessively corroded, contributing directly to the fail. Steering and suspension wear also recur — universal joint play, rack gaiter issues, ball joint play, and suspension arm bush wear — all appearing repeatedly over the last three years. The condition trend is worsening. What began as advisories (e.g., “corroded, covered in grease”) escalated to a critical failure item in May 2026. The parking brake efficiency failure in that same test adds further weight to concerns about braking system integrity. No major repairs are recorded between tests — suggesting these issues have been left unaddressed or only superficially treated. At 115,561 miles and 11 years old, the mileage is broadly typical — neither unusually low nor high.