2017 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · IT 396

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the MOT history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension component wear. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 55,303 miles passed, the tester identified play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and wear on both rear anti-roll bar pins/bushes. This represents a progression from the March 2025 test at 48,749 miles, where only the front ball joints were flagged for slight play. The emergence of multiple suspension issues suggests rubber components and joints are reaching the end of their operational life. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,145 miles per year over the nine-year period. The data shows steady usage, with roughly 6,500 miles covered between March 2025 and 2026, and another 6,600 miles between 2024 and 2025. The failure in March 2024 at 40,748 miles due to an inoperative Malfunctionfunction Lamp indicates a specific electronic fault that was addressed immediately before the successful retest. The clean record in 2023 at 34,084 miles suggests the vehicle was previously in good condition before the recent degradation of suspension components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front and rear suspension geometry. The recurring nature of the faults on the offside front ball joint and the rear anti-roll bars indicates these parts likely require replacement soon to prevent further failures or handling instability. It is also necessary to verify that the engine management system is functioning correctly to ensure the 2024 MIL failure was properly rectified. Given the age of the Navara, checking for structural corrosion on the chassis and mounting points remains a standard professional practice, though no structural defects were noted in the provided records.