2016 Nissan Note 1.2L Petrol · PF66 HFP

A pattern of critical safety failures has emerged in the latter part of this vehicle's history, contrasting with several years of clean records. While the car achieved a pass on 27 March 2026, this followed a failure just ten days prior involving a dangerous nearside front tyre and a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system. This recent trend of major and dangerous defects, including a previous failure for seriously weakened brake discs, suggests a shift in the vehicle's roadworthiness profile compared to its earlier stable record. The recorded mileage of 43,491 miles is low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,349 miles per year. Such a low annual accumulation often indicates the vehicle has spent significant time stationary or has been used for very short journeys. Mechanically, this usage pattern can lead to the degradation of components through corrosion and age-related perishability rather than traditional wear and tear, which is evidenced by the dangerous failure of the front brake discs in November 2024. Inspection should focus heavily on the braking system and tyre condition. Given the previous dangerous failure for seriously weakened front brake discs, a test drive should be used to check for any pedal judder or unusual grinding noises during deceleration, which could indicate remaining surface irregularities or poor replacement quality. The recent failures regarding tyre tread and sidewall cracking on the offside rear suggest a need to verify the current state of all four tyres to ensure they are not perished. Attention must also be paid to the electronic systems and visibility components. The failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system and the ineffective windscreen wipers in March 2026 should be verified to ensure these have been fully rectified and are operating correctly. During the test drive, confirm that no warning lights remain illuminated on the dashboard and that the wipers clear the glass without streaking or skipping, as these were specific points of failure in the most recent testing cycle.