2018 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · SP60 POW

The 2018 Nissan Juke has maintained a clean MOT history with no defects recorded across all five tests, including the most recent examination on 28 July 2025 at 34,088 miles. This suggests consistent compliance with UK roadworthiness standards, though the absence of advisories or minor faults means no red flags have been raised by testers. The vehicle’s last MOT is just under a year old, which is acceptable but not optimal—an MOT due within the next 12 months implies deferred maintenance checks could be pending. The lack of recurring failures indicates no obvious mechanical trend, though the record does not reveal whether servicing intervals were adhered to, leaving some uncertainty about preventative care. The recorded mileage of 34,088 miles over eight years—roughly 4,261 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either minimal usage or prolonged periods of inactivity. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 MOTs (over a year) and the near-identical mileage readings (22,492 to 23,940) imply the car may have stood unused for significant periods. This could accelerate wear on components like suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers due to static loading. Conversely, the rapid mileage jump from 23,940 to 28,467 between July 2023 and July 2024 (4,527 miles in under a year) suggests recent active use, which may have introduced fresh wear on items like tyres, brake pads, and transmission fluid. Given the clean MOT record, a buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of suspension components—particularly the rear subframe mounts and bushings—for signs of perished rubber or corrosion, as these are common failure points in lightly used but aged vehicles. The brakes, though never failed, should be checked for uneven pad wear or binding calipers, especially if the car has been driven hard post-standstill. Tyre tread depth and lateral wear patterns warrant scrutiny, as the lack of advisories does not guarantee they have been rotated or replaced at optimal intervals. Finally, inspect for corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and underbody, as prolonged inactivity can accelerate rust development in critical structural areas. The absence of MOT advisories does not preclude these issues.