2018 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · GD18 EEU

A clear pattern emerges from the MOT record of this 2018 Nissan Juke centred on rear brake wear, with both rear pads flagged as wearing thin at three consecutive tests in 2023, 2025, and 2026. The most recent examination on 20 August 2026 produced both a pass and a fail on the same day, the failure being driven entirely by defective wiper blades on both sides, while the rear brake advisories carried over unchanged. The single prior failure was a headlamp aim issue on the nearside in August 2024, which was corrected before a clean pass was issued on the same day. Aside from these points, the vehicle has recorded largely unremarkable results, with a minor wiper blade defect in 2021 and a perished nearside rear tyre advisory in 2022 being the only other recorded items. The recurring rear brake pad advisories over a three-year span are the most significant mechanical signal in the record and warrant direct attention before purchase. With 87,143 miles recorded over eight years, annual accumulation sits at roughly 10,900 miles, which is in line with typical private use. Testing has been consistently annual, with no multi-year gaps that would suggest the vehicle was off the road, so the mileage progression can be treated as continuous. At this odometer reading, wear-sensitive items such as brake discs, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and the clutch mechanism on the manual variants are entering the stage where replacement becomes plausible, and the brake pad advisories confirm that the rear braking system is already requiring attention. A prospective buyer should treat the rear brake advisories as an immediate work item rather than a distant concern. On inspection, both rear discs should be measured for wear, as repeatedly running pads down to the advisory threshold accelerates disc scoring, and the caliper sliders and handbrake mechanism should be checked for free movement given that rear Juke calipers are known to seize. A test drive should focus on pulling away gently to feel for any binding or judder from the rear, and the handbrake should be applied on an incline to confirm it holds without excessive travel. The 2026 wiper failure indicates that the wiper linkage or motor, rather than just the blades, should be inspected, as dual-side failure on the same test can point to a worn mechanism rather than simple blade wear. The 2024 headlamp aim failure is worth a brief check, as Juke headlamp adjusters can drift over time, particularly if the front suspension has settled. Confirm both headlamps are currently within the legal aim range and that the adjuster mechanism is intact. The 2022 advisory regarding perished tyre rubber on the nearside rear also underscores the need to check the age of the current tyres, as a Juke of this mileage and age will typically have been through several sets. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn drop links or strut top bearings common on higher-mileage examples, and feel for any vibration through the steering wheel that could point to warped front discs. The overall record suggests a mechanically ordinary used car, but the persistent rear brake wear pattern is the defining issue a buyer should resolve before committing.