2017 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · DT66 DHO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in January 2026 at 66,350 miles identified significant wear on both front suspension arm bushes and tyres reaching the legal limit. While the vehicle passed, the accumulation of these advisories suggests that the front-end components are reaching the end of their functional life and require attention to prevent future failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old petrol SUV, averaging roughly 7,400 miles per year. The vehicle covered approximately 12,800 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, indicating a recent period of higher usage compared to previous years. A notable gap in mileage between January 2023 and January 2025 shows only 11,387 miles driven over two years, which may contribute to the aging of rubber components like bushes and tyres despite the low physical mileage during those intervals. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the front suspension geometry, as the recurring wear on the arm bushes noted in 2026 will lead to uneven tyre wear and degraded handling characteristics if not replaced. The history also shows thin brake pads were flagged in early 2025, so the current state of the pads and discs should be verified to ensure they were actually replaced. Given the front tyres were at the limit in the latest test, a full depth check across all four wheels is necessary to ensure no immediate expenditure is required.