2012 Nissan NV200 1.5L Diesel · YC12 RGV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in October 2025 at 148,569 miles, it had failed the inspection moments prior due to multiple critical safety defects. The presence of a front tyre with exposed cords and another tyre below the legal tread limit indicates that the previous owner ignored basic consumable requirements until a test failure forced action. This suggests a lack of routine vehicle inspections. At a recorded 148,569 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year. This aligns with typical usage patterns for a commercial van of this age. The data shows consistent annual mileage, with roughly 9,500 miles covered between September 2024 and October 2025, and approximately 9,300 miles in the year prior. This steady accumulation suggests the engine and drivetrain have been used regularly, which generally prevents the dry-related degradation of rubber components and seals. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension geometry, as anti-roll bar ball joints and bushes have appeared as recurring advisories or failures since 2022. The tester noted play in both the nearside and offside rear linkages across multiple years, indicating that the suspension components are reaching the end of their functional life. The repeated reports of uneven tyre wear on the rear axle also suggest an alignment issue or worn axle bearings that require professional attention to prevent premature wear of new tyres.