2012 Nissan Juke 1.6L Petrol · VA61 CVJ

The vehicle presents a concerning state of roadworthiness with a maintenance history showing a trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. While it passed its latest MOT in April 2024 at 111,160 miles, the failure just three days prior reveals a significant neglect of suspension and steering components. The presence of a split lower wishbone bush, fractured anti-roll bar linkages, and play in the steering rack inner joints indicates that front-end components were only addressed once they reached a point of legal failure. At approximately 14 years old with 111,160 miles, the Juke averages roughly 7,940 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage patterns. However, the interval between March 2022 and April 2024 shows the vehicle covered over 16,000 miles during which time multiple mechanical issues developed unaddressed. The recurring nature of the oil leak noted in 2022 and 2024 suggests a persistent issue that the owner has not sought to rectify permanently, despite it remaining below the threshold for failure during those test periods. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering system to ensure the repairs made in April 2024 were executed correctly. The history shows a pattern of wear across track rod ends, ball joints, and wishbones, suggesting the entire front assembly may be tired. Attention is also required for the nearside rear brake pipe which was flagged for corrosion in both 2022 and 2023; the grease on the pipe often hides structural decay. Furthermore the exhaust system should be checked for leaks, as the 2023 failure due to an exhaust leak and emissions issues implies the engine's combustion efficiency or manifold integrity may be compromised.