2006 Nissan Note 1.6L Petrol · RE56 YXY

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passing tests. The most recent inspection on 12 December 2025 at 89,500 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. While a failure was recorded on 18 December 2024, the immediate pass on the same day at the same mileage suggests the owner was proactive in rectifying the faults identified by the tester. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,475 miles per year. Between December 2022 and December 2025, the car covered only 9,547 miles, showing a consistent usage rate of roughly 3,180 miles annually recently. This low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of standing can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based components or fluid-related issues that are not captured in a standard MOT. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the sills and wheel arches, where corrosion often accumulates over decades. Given the age and low mileage, the tester should specifically check for perished suspension bushes and worn coil springs, which become brittle with age rather than distance. Examining the brake system for seized calipers or pitted discs is also advisable, as low-use vehicles frequently suffer from surface rust and mechanical binding due to inactivity.