2016 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · EM51 SAN

This Navara presents a stable but high-mileage maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT passed on 18 June 2025 at 159,876 miles. The pass was clean aside from a non-obligatory central stop lamp fault, a minor electrical item that does not affect structural integrity or drivetrain safety. The trend is broadly stable rather than resolving, as several advisories and wear items have persisted across consecutive tests without evidence of a thorough suspension or braking overhaul. The mileage accumulation is notably high at roughly 15,988 miles per year over ten years, which is above average for a light commercial vehicle of this age. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the odometer moved only 35 miles, suggesting the vehicle has been standing or used very sparingly in the past twelve months. This recent low usage contrasts sharply with the earlier annual rate and raises the question of prolonged periods of inactivity, which can accelerate corrosion on brake lines, exhaust components, and suspension linkages despite low recorded mileages. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and anti-roll bar assemblies. Both front lower suspension arm ball joints showed slight play in the June 2024 test, and both rear anti-roll bar D-bushes were flagged as worn. These items appeared as advisories rather than failures, meaning they were not yet critical, but their recurrence suggests deferred maintenance. Check for play in the ball joints and deterioration of the rear bushes, and inspect the subframe and chassis rails for corrosion, particularly around mounting points where anti-roll bar links attach. The braking system also warrants close attention. The June 2024 failure recorded excessive parking brake lever movement and parking brake efficiency below requirements, indicating either stretched cables, maladjusted mechanisms, or worn rear brake shoes or pads. Although the June 2025 test passed, the record does not confirm whether the parking brake was repaired or simply adjusted. Inspect the parking brake lever travel, test the handbrake on a gradient, and examine the rear brake components for uneven wear or binding. The offside rear tyre worn to 2mm in June 2024 points to possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable alongside a thorough underbody inspection for rust and oil leaks.