2018 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Petrol · OV68 VMZ

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition, though the maintenance trend shows the first sign of mechanical component wear. The most recent test in November 2025 at 68,168 miles identified an advisory for the offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush. While this did not result in a failure as the movement was not yet considered excessive, it marks the first recorded defect in the documented MOT history after several years of clean results. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between the December 2021 test at 25,405 miles and the November 2025 test at 68,168 miles, the car covered over 43,000 miles at a steady rate. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of stagnation, which often leads to perished rubber components and seized brakes, nor has it seen high-intensity commercial usage that would prematurely age the drivetrain or suspension assemblies. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to assess the extent of the degradation on the offside lower arm bush. Because the tester flagged the worn bush, the buyer should check for uneven tyre wear or clunking noises over bumps which would indicate the component has deteriorated further. Given the clean-record period between 2022 and 2024, the structural integrity and braking systems appear well-maintained, but the emergence of suspension wear indicates that the vehicle is entering a phase requiring more frequent replacement of rubber-to-metal components.