2017 Nissan Navara 2.3L Diesel · MT04 AAA

The vehicle's recent MOT history shows a worsening maintenance trend, moving from a clean pass in 2021 to significant mechanical failures in 2025. While the most recent test on 18 September 2025 at 78,341 miles resulted in a pass, the tester identified play in the steering rack inner joints. This follows a failed test just two days prior on 16 September 2025 at 78,172 miles, which flagged multiple serious issues including a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, deteriorated CV boots, and inoperative warning lamps for both the engine and the supplementary restraint system. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The record shows a jump from 62,241 miles in June 2021 to 78,172 miles in September 2025, representing roughly 16,000 miles over four years. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not been sitting idle for long periods, though the concentration of faults in the 2025 tests indicates that maintenance has lapsed recently despite the typical usage pattern. A prospective buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the steering and front suspension assembly. The recent failures regarding the ball joint and steering rack inner joints suggest the front-end components are nearing the end of their service life. You should also verify that the engine malfunction indicator lamp and the SRS (airbag) warning light are now fully operational, as these were flagged as faults in September 2025. Given the previous advisory regarding worn front brake discs in 2021, a thorough check of the current braking system, including pad thickness and disc surface condition, is necessary to ensure no further degradation has occurred. The deterioration of the nearside front inner drive shaft CV boot is another critical area for investigation. If this component has not been replaced since the September 2025 failure, it poses a risk of grease loss and subsequent joint failure. Inspect the tyres closely for uneven wear, as the 2025 failure noted both front tyres were near the legal limit or worn on the edges, which often points to underlying alignment or suspension geometry issues.