2017 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · KU17 GRP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and component degradation. The most recent test in July 2025 at 61,682 miles identified play in the steering rack inner joints on both the nearside and offside front. This fault represents a significant progression from the previous year, which only noted surface corrosion, indicating that the steering and suspension assembly is now reaching the end of its functional life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,800 miles per annum. The data shows steady usage over time, with the car covering roughly 7,600 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 6,600 miles in the year prior to that. While the low mileage suggests less strain on the drivetrain, the frequency of recorded defects indicates that the vehicle is suffering from age-related environmental damage rather than high-distance wear and tear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire underbody. The July 2024 test at 54,061 miles flagged corrosion on all four suspension arms. While these were not deemed seriously weakened at that time, the subsequent development of steering rack play suggests the structural integrity of the front end components is failing. The buyer should check for deep pitting on the control arms and verify that the corrosion has not progressed into the mounting points. The braking system also reveals a pattern of deferred maintenance. Records of thin brake pads and pitted discs in 2022 and 2023, combined with worn-edge tyres in 2022, suggest the previous owner only addressed components once they reached a failure threshold. Given the current steering rack issues, a professional inspection of the steering geometry and rubber suspension bushings is essential to ensure no further mechanical instability exists.