2008 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · SL08 PEO

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by recurring suspension and tyre defects. While the most recent test on 9 January 2026 at 114,099 miles resulted in a pass, the tester initially flagged several failures including a non-functional horn, failed position lamps, and a worn offside front tyre. The sub-frame pins and bushes have emerged as a persistent issue, appearing as weak in the January 2026 test and previously noted in the January 2025 test at 106,071 miles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 47,539 miles in 2016 to the current 114,099 miles. There are no significant gaps in testing history, though the frequency of failures has increased in recent years. The jump from 88,927 miles in November 2022 to 99,060 miles in December 2023 indicates a period of higher usage compared to the earlier years of the vehicle's life. A prospective buyer should prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and sub-frame integrity. The repeated advisories regarding worn sub-frame pins and bushes, alongside anti-roll bar linkage issues noted in 2018 and 2025, suggest the chassis components are reaching the end of their service life. The recurring pattern of tyres being worn close to the legal limit or having irregular edge wear suggests that wheel alignment or suspension geometry may be compromised. Mechanical attention should also be directed toward the braking system and emissions. Although the 2021 failure for high carbon monoxide levels was resolved, the 2020 report of pitted and scored brake discs indicates a history of component degradation. Given the age and the recent failure of the engine malfunction indicator lamp in December 2023, a diagnostic scan of the engine management system is necessary to ensure all sensor faults have been permanently rectified.