2013 Nissan Primastar 2.0L Diesel · SL63 JXB

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to a clear history of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent MOT test in July 2023 at 154,960 miles passed, it followed a period of three consecutive failures within a six-month window. This trend suggests a pattern where faults are only addressed once they reach a legal failure threshold. Given that the last recorded test occurred nearly three years ago, the vehicle is significantly overdue for an MOT, and the current state of its mechanical components remains unverified and suspect. The recorded mileage of 154,960 miles for a thirteen-year-old vehicle aligns with average annual usage of approximately 12,000 miles. However, the dataSA data shows a significant burst of activity between December 2021 and July 2023, where the vehicle covered over 6,000 miles in just eighteen months. This rapid accumulation, combined with the multiple failures during that period, indicates the vehicle was under heavy use while experiencing neglect. The lack of any entries since July 2023 suggests a long period of stationary or neglected inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The record repeatedly flagged corrosion on the nearside and offside front brake pipes, which were noted as being covered in grease, a common tactic used to hide surface rust. The January 2023 failure revealed worn anti-roll bar linkages, track rod ends, and suspension arm ball joints, indicating the front-end geometry was suffering significant wear. The buyer should also verify the parking brake efficiency and the condition of the offside front CV boot, as these were recurring points of failure in the past.