2011 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · CE11 WRT

A chronic pattern of brake and tyre wear advisories combined with a recurring engine oil leak defines the mechanical picture of this 2011 Nissan Juke. The most recent pass on 2026-02-03 was achieved only after a prior failed attempt just eleven days earlier, both tests carrying identical advisory notes for front and rear brake pads wearing thin, perished rear tyres with embedded nails, and a non-excessive oil leak. This duplication of advisories between the two tests strongly suggests no remedial work was carried out between the failure and the subsequent pass, meaning the buyer is inheriting a vehicle with brakes and tyres already at or near replacement thresholds. Looking further back, the December 2024 test produced far more serious outcomes, including dangerous front tyres below the 1.6mm minimum tread requirement, a major exhaust lambda reading outside specification indicating potential catalyst or sensor degradation, and a minor exhaust gas leak. A clean pass in November 2023 shows the vehicle has since undergone some recovery, but the cluster of brake, tyre and emissions concerns resurfacing in early 2026 points to an ongoing pattern rather than a one-off issue. At 69,292 miles against a fifteen-year age, this Juke averages around 4,619 miles per year, which is notably low for the model and segment. The mileage progression visible across the test record appears consistent and gradual, with no sudden jumps or contradictory readings that would raise authenticity concerns. Low annual mileage of this nature typically means less wear on internal drivetrain components such as the engine, gearbox and clutch, but it carries the trade-off of extended standing periods, during which brakes can corrode, oil seals can harden and weep, and tyres can develop sidewall perishing from prolonged static loading. The recorded oil leak and perished rear tyres with nail damage both align with this low-use, age-related deterioration profile rather than high-mileage mechanical fatigue. For a prospective buyer, the priority inspection areas are the braking system and the tyres. With front and rear pads flagged as wearing thin on consecutive tests, a thorough check of pad material thickness, disc condition and caliper slide pin operation is essential. On the test drive, listen for any binding or scraping from the calipers, feel for judder or vibration through the brake pedal under firm application, and confirm the handbrake holds the vehicle on an incline without excessive travel. Both rear tyres were noted as perished with nails, so any replacement rubber should be assessed for age-related sidewall cracking and proper speed and load ratings suited to the Juke. The previously dangerous front tyres falling below 1.6mm tread demonstrate that tyre condition cannot be assumed acceptable simply because a recent MOT passed, so a physical tread depth check with a gauge is worthwhile. The exhaust and emissions history warrants particular attention given the lambda sensor fault and gas leak recorded in late 2024. At the test drive stage, listen for any ticking or hissing from the exhaust joints at startup and during warm-up, and watch for visible smoke from the tailpipe, particularly on cold start or under hard acceleration. The persistent oil leak, although classed as not excessive, should be monitored for any worsening by checking the underbonnet and underside for fresh oil accumulation, as prolonged seepage from ageing seals can degrade rubber bushes and attract road grime onto surrounding components. A scan for stored OBD fault codes would also help confirm whether the lambda sensor and catalyst concerns have been fully resolved, since intermittent emissions faults often reappear without obvious drivability symptoms.