2014 Nissan Juke 1.5L Diesel · VE14 UDT

Significant corrosion across the entire braking system represents the most immediate mechanical concern for this vehicle, following a failure on 11 June 2026. This failure involved major defects on all four brake pipes due to excessive corrosion, which necessitated repairs to achieve the pass recorded on 12 June 2026. This recent issue follows a period of relatively stable testing between 2021 and 2023, but the subsequent two years show an increasing trend in component degradation, moving from suspension and steering failures in 2024 to the systemic brake pipe corrosion identified in 2026. The vehicle has covered 75,712 miles over its twelve-year lifespan, averaging approximately 6,309 miles per year. This usage pattern is consistent with typical annual accumulation for a vehicle of this age. While the mileage is not exceptionally high, the recorded history indicates that the mechanical components are subject to age-related wear and environmental degradation, particularly regarding rubber bushes and metal lines, rather than high-mileage drivetrain stress. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the steering and suspension integrity during a test drive. The 2024 MOT history recorded major failures regarding worn wishbone bushes on both front suspension arms and excessive play in both front track rod end ball joints. When operating the vehicle, listen for knocking or clunking sounds when driving over uneven surfaces or speed bumps, and check for any wandering or imprecise steering feel, which could indicate that the previous repairs to these linkages have not fully addressed the underlying wear. Further inspection is required regarding the braking system and tyre condition. Given the recent major failures for corroded brake pipes and previous advisories for pitted or scored rear brake discs, a test drive should include several firm braking applications to check for any pedal pulsation, judder, or uneven pulling to one side. Additionally, the 2024 advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit on the front axle suggest that tread depth and edge wear should be closely monitored to ensure the current set meets safety standards and is not subject to uneven wear caused by the previously noted suspension issues.