2018 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · DP18 OEX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a pattern of recurring electrical defects and deferred attention. The most recent test in June 2025 at 75,126 miles passed with an inoperative offside registration plate lamp. This mirrors a defect noted in May 2022 where the rear plate lamp also failed, suggesting a recurring owner failure to address minor bulb replacements or socket-related issues rather than a systemic electrical fault. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical-use commercial vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year over eight years. There is a significant gap of over 22,000 miles between the May 2022 test at 48,147 miles and the June 2023 test at 70,696 miles. This period of high usage likely contributed to the mechanical failures seen in mid-2023. Since then, the mileage has remained steady, which places consistent wear on braking components and suspension hardware. A buyer must pay closely to the braking system based on the critical failure in June 2023 at 70,684 miles. The vehicle failed then with parking brake efficiency below 50% and excessive lever movement. While the vehicle passed subsequent tests, a physical inspection of the handbrake cable and drum shoes is required to ensure the adjustment is holding and not gradually slipping again. The 2024 advisory for an offside front tyre worn on the edge indicates a potential alignment issue or worn suspension bushes, which warrants a thorough check of the front suspension geometry and bushings.