2016 Nissan Juke 1.2L Petrol · LS66 NHH

A pattern of recurring front suspension wear, drive shaft oil seepage, and wiper performance issues dominates the recorded test history of this ten year old Nissan Juke, suggesting that the front end has been subject to sustained mechanical attention. The most recent assessment on 13 November 2025 produced a pass alongside an outright failure on the same visit, with majors recorded for nearside front headlamp aim being too low and the front wiper not clearing the windscreen effectively. Earlier testing in November 2023 flagged a nearside front suspension arm ball joint as excessively worn, while the 2024 and 2025 tests have carried advisories for offside front suspension arm pin or bush wear, both drive shaft oil seals seeping, and front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edges. The repetition of suspension component advisories across consecutive tests indicates an ongoing wear pattern at the front axle that warrants close physical examination prior to purchase. Recorded mileage stands at 71,868 miles across a ten year history, equating to an average annual accumulation of roughly 7,187 miles, which sits broadly in line with expectations for the vehicle's age. There are no extended gaps in the testing record, with annual MOT entries from 2021 through to late 2025, confirming that the vehicle has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods. Mileage progression between test entries has been gradual rather than indicative of high intensity motorway use, suggesting that while consumable wear such as tyres and wiper blades has accumulated naturally, major drivetrain components have not been subjected to unusually heavy loading. For a prospective buyer, the front suspension geometry is the primary area to evaluate on a physical inspection and test drive. The repeated advisories relating to the suspension arm pin or bush on the offside front and the previously failed ball joint on the nearside front mean both sides of the front axle should be examined for perished or split bushes, excess play in the ball joints, and any uneven tyre wear that would corroborate alignment drift. With the engine running and the vehicle on a lift or over a pit, listen for knocking or clonking from the front end when the steering is turned on full lock at low speed and during sharp direction changes, and feel for vagueness or wandering in the straight ahead position. The drive shaft oil seal seepage, recorded at both sides and noted as not excessive, should be inspected underneath by checking for fresh oil misting on the inner CV joint boots and accumulating oil residue on the surrounding subframe and suspension arms, with attention to whether the level has worsened since the 2025 advisory. The wiper, headlamp, and tyre advisories should each be verified as rectified. Operate the wiper system to confirm that both blades clear the windscreen effectively across the full swept area and inspect the rubber elements for tearing or hardening, particularly given that the same defect was recorded as a fail in 2024 and again as a major in 2025. Check that the nearside front headlamp produces a level beam at or below the horizontal reference line when the vehicle is parked on level ground, as the aim being too low was a recent major failure. The front tyres, both previously flagged as worn close to the legal limit on the edges with a 215/55/17 specification, should be measured for remaining tread depth and inspected for inner or outer shoulder wear, which would point to lingering suspension or geometry concerns rather than simple age related depletion.