2016 Nissan X-Trail 1.6L Diesel · SJ66 UDN

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test in October 2025 at 94,001 miles identified new issues with the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover and a worn suspension bush. While the vehicle passed without defects in October 2024, the return of suspension-related wear suggests that the front end components are reaching the end of their functional life and require ongoing attention. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,400 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between October 2023 (65,322 miles) and October 2024 (89,379 miles), where the car covered over 24,000 miles in twelve months. This period of high use likely contributed to the degradation of consumables seen in the record, such as brake pads and tyres, which were frequently found pushed to their legal limits during the lower-mileage intervals. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the ball joints and bushes have appeared in multiple MOT tests since 2021. The tester repeatedly flagged worn bushes on both nearside and offside arms, which indicates potential alignment issues and uneven tyre wear if not addressed. The record also shows a history of neglecting brake maintenance, with thin pads and low hydraulic fluid levels causing failures in 2021 and advisories in 2023. Check for leaks around the calipers and verify the condition of the brake discs to ensure the previous thin pads have not resulted in scoring or overheating damage.