2008 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · LM08 VDT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent inspection in September 2025 at 81,171 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While a failure occurred in late September 2024, the immediate retest pass on the same day suggests the issue was rectified quickly rather than representing a chronic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Data shows consistent, low-intensity usage, with only 935 miles recorded between the September 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 714 miles between the most recent annual intervals. This low annual mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, though low-mileage cars often suffer from age-related rubber perishation and surface corrosion on brake components due to lack of regular use. Given the clean nature of recent MOT results, a physical inspection should focus on age-related degradation rather than mileage-based wear. A buyer must check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system, as long-standing vehicles often develop hidden rust in areas where moisture collects. The suspension bushes should be inspected for cracking or tearing, as these components degrade over time regardless of distance driven. Testing the brake calipers for binding will also ensure the 2024 failure was fully resolved and that the braking system remains seized.