2011 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · LP60 TZZ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT test on 2025-07-17 passed without any recorded defects, though it was preceded by a failure just one day earlier at 82,035 miles—an unusual but technically compliant sequence given the identical mileage on both tests. This pattern of back-to-back tests suggests either a rushed or opportunistic MOT booking rather than a genuine maintenance oversight. The last three annual tests (2023, 2024, and 2025) all passed cleanly, with no advisories or defects logged, indicating no recurring mechanical issues were detected by the tester. However, the lack of defects does not preclude hidden wear, particularly in components like suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake calipers, which often fail silently before becoming MOT-fail conditions. The recorded mileage of 82,040 miles over 15 years—approximately 5,469 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either very light usage or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests (5,221 miles in a year) and the 2024 to 2025 interval (4,410 miles) aligns with this trend, though the sudden jump from 77,630 to 82,035 miles between July 2024 and July 2025 (4,405 miles in six months) could imply recent increased usage. Such variability may accelerate wear on consumables like tyres, brake pads, and fluid levels, though no failures were recorded in these areas during the MOTs. Given the clean MOT history, a buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of suspension components, particularly the rear axle where binding or uneven wear is common in this model. The absence of advisories does not rule out degraded suspension bushes or worn coil springs, which can compromise handling and alignment without triggering a fail. Brake discs and calipers should be checked for lateral wear or corrosion, especially if the vehicle has spent time stationary. Tyre tread depth and uniformity are critical given the low mileage—failing twice on tread in a previous test (if any) would have been noted, but uneven wear could still exist. Finally, inspect the underbody for corrosion, particularly around the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust system, as structural integrity degrades more rapidly with age than mileage suggests.