2016 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · PY16 MDF

A pattern of consistently clean MOT passes defines the recorded roadworthiness history of this 2016 Nissan Juke, with the most recent test on 20 September 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded, marking the third successive clean outcome in the document. Equally telling is the entry from 21 March 2024, where the vehicle was presented twice on the same day; the earlier test recorded a fail with no defects listed, almost certainly representing a presentation or administrative issue rather than a mechanical defect, as the immediate retest later that day passed without comment. The earlier pass on 8 November 2022 continues this clean theme, leaving the prospective buyer with a record notably free from recurring advisories on suspension, braking, corrosion, or exhaust components. Taken together, the trend is one of stable roadworthiness across the testing periods, with no recorded items pointing to chronic wear or developing deterioration at the point of last inspection. Recorded mileage of 95,465 against a ten-year age equates to an average annual accumulation of roughly 9,500 miles, which sits comfortably within the typical range for a vehicle of this vintage and suggests steady, ordinary use rather than the extremes of high-mileage motorway work or extended periods of standing. There is a notable gap between the November 2022 test and the March 2024 test, but the mileage context provided does not indicate any anomalous jump across that period, suggesting the vehicle remained in regular use. The relatively even annual accumulation supports the expectation of proportionate wear on consumable items such as tyres, brake friction material, and fluids, while leaving drivetrain components likely still within their normal service envelope for the recorded mileage. No period of multi-year standing is indicated, which means the buyer does not need to be especially concerned about the dormant degradation issues that often affect laid-up vehicles such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber, or flat-spotted tyres. Because the MOT record carries no advisories whatsoever, the inspection focus must shift to the components one would expect to be approaching their service limits at this mileage and age. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the front suspension, listening for knocking or clonking from the strut tops, anti-roll bar links, and lower control arm bushes as these are common wear points on a Juke at this mileage; any vague wandering from the front or uneven tyre wear across the front axle would warrant closer inspection of those components. Brake feel should be tested with progressive pedal applications, looking out for a soft or low pedal that could indicate caliper slider seizure, and the vehicle should be pulled up firmly from speed to check for disc run-out, which typically presents as steering wheel judder under heavy braking. The steering rack and its tie rod ends are also worth exercising through full lock in a quiet car park, listening for any clonking or roughness that would suggest inner or outer tie rod wear, while a thorough inspection underneath for any early signs of corrosion on the rear axle, subframe, and brake pipes is advisable given the vehicle's age and exposure to winter road conditions. Finally, confirm the service history directly with the seller, paying particular attention to the timing chain or cam belt replacement interval depending on which engine variant is fitted, as a 1.5 dCi or 1.6 DIG-T unit approaching 100,000 miles without a documented chain or belt service represents a meaningful mechanical risk. Inspect the engine bay for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover or rocker cover gasket, and check the underside for oil residue around the sump, gearbox, and differential areas, as oil leaks tend to manifest in this mileage bracket. On starting from cold, listen for any rattle from the timing chain area that settles after a few seconds, and watch the exhaust for excessive smoke during the warm-up phase, particularly blue-tinged smoke on overrun which would indicate valve guide or turbo oil consumption issues. With a clean MOT record and typical mileage, this Juke presents a mechanically promising basis for purchase, but the usual age- and mileage-related inspections remain essential to confirm that the unrecorded service items have been attended to.