2010 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · GY10 MXV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deteriorating suspension and steering components. While the car passed its April 2026 test at 86,352 miles, the tester flagged play in the steering rack inner joints. This specific issue has appeared as an advisory in the 2025 and 2024 tests, indicating that while the faults remained within legal limits for a pass, the mechanical wear in the steering assembly has not been rectified over a two-year period. At sixteen years old, the recorded mileage of 86,352 miles is relatively low, averaging only approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over the last three years, with intervals of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between annual tests. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not suffered heavy engine or drivetrain stress, but it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which explains the perishing and wear of the suspension arm bushes noted in the record. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering system. The 2024 failure highlighted multiple critical points including the offside front anti-roll bar linkage and excessively worn suspension arm bushes. Because the steering rack inner joints have remained an advisory for multiple years, the buyer should check for steering notch or clunking noises during a test drive. Attention should also be paid to the condition of the subframe and mounting points, as low-mileage vehicles can hide structural corrosion if they have stood for long periods.