2016 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · FP16 OUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 114,124 miles passed, it followed a failure just four days prior. That failure identified excessively worn nearside and offside front lower suspension arm ball joints, alongside defective wiper blades. Although these specific suspension issues were rectified, the recurring nature of brake and exhaust advisories suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a failure threshold. The mileage progression is consistent with a typical-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. There is a significant jump of 12,708 miles between October 2023 and October 2024, followed by another 10,733 miles in the following year leading up to the 2025 tests. This steady accumulation indicates the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the accelerated wear on heavy-duty components like suspension and braking systems typical of a 114,000-mile Navara. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system and braking assembly. The record shows a persistent exhaust leak near the DPF and turbo manifold area dating back to 2023 and 2024, which should be verified for structural integrity to prevent further manifold degradation. Additionally, the rear service brakes have been flagged as fluctuating since 2024; while not a failure point, this often indicates warped discs or sticking calipers that may soon require replacement. Furthermore, the offside rear towbar has shown noted corrosion across three consecutive years. While the tester currently classifies this as not excessive, the structural integrity of the support bar and mounting points needs to be checked to ensure rust is not compromising the chassis. Given the previous history of tyres reaching the legal limit in 2022, the current tread depth of all tyres should be measured to ensure the current owner has not neglected basic consumable maintenance.