2013 Nissan Note 1.5L Diesel · VE13 GOP

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a worsening trend in suspension and structural component health. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 76,381 miles, this followed a failure just five days prior. The record indicates that the owner only addressed critical faults, such as lighting issues and worn anti-roll bar linkages, after failing the test. The recurring nature of suspension failures across multiple years suggests a reactive maintenance strategy where parts are only replaced upon failure rather than through preventative care. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 76,381 miles represents an average of approximately 5,875 miles per year. This low usage profile often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork due to stationary time rather than mechanical wear. Between July 2023 and July 2025, the vehicle covered 13,183 miles, showing consistent low-level use. However, the presence of sub-frame corrosion and corroded coil springs indicates that the age of the vehicle is actively impacting its structural integrity despite the low mileage on the odometer. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the structural integrity of the sub-frame, as the 2023 advisory already flagged corrosion that may have progressed since. The buyer should also examine the front suspension arms and bushes closely, as these components appeared as failure points or advisories in 2023, 2024, and 2025. The 2023 failure for weakened brake discs and imbalanced braking suggests the braking system may have been neglected, requiring a thorough check of caliper operation and pad thickness to ensure the components are not currently seizing or thinning prematurely.