2011 Nissan Navara 2.5L Diesel · SP11 TJY

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile with a trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its most recent MOT in January 2023 at 218,550 miles, this followed a significant failure just five days prior. That failure revealed critical safety issues including a fractured offside front coil spring, excessive play in the track rod end, and a failing prop shaft joint. The presence of extensive underbody corrosion across multiple tests indicates that the vehicle is reaching the end of its practical life, as structural integrity is being actively compromised. The mileage accumulation is high for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 14,500 miles per year. The data shows consistent heavy use, with over 11,000 miles covered between January 2022 and January 2023, and another 11,000 miles in the year prior to that. This high-frequency operation puts immense strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The gap since the last recorded MOT in January 2023 means the vehicle has operated for over three years without a formal safety inspection, leaving the status of the previous repairs and the current state of corrosion unknown. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension mounting points. The 2023 failure specifically flagged the nearside rear suspension mounting area for excessive corrosion that reduces structural strength. Recurring issues such as thin front brake pads and worn ball joint dust covers across several years suggest a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted in early 2023 needs to be monitored to ensure it has not escalated into a catastrophic engine failure given the high mileage.