2007 Nissan Note 1.4L Petrol · YF56 UAV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a pass on June 9, 2025. While the maintenance trend appears stable over the last three years, the most recent test revealed a failure indicating a lapse in preventative maintenance. The car failed at 100,397 miles due to a misaligned offside headlamp aim and critically worn front suspension arm ball joints. Despite this failure, the owner addressed these significant mechanical risks immediately to secure the subsequent pass. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 100,397 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 5,284 miles. This low usage suggests the car has not seen heavy road use, which typically preserves the drivetrain and engine components. The data shows consistent testing between 2022 and 2025, with the vehicle covering roughly 8,690 miles over that three-year period. However, low-mileage vehicles of this age are prone to degradation of rubber components and seals due to age rather than purely mechanical wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the 2025 failure highlighted significant wear in the ball joints and arm assembly. The tester specifically noted the nearside joint was likely to become detached, which suggests a systemic wear across the front steering components. It is also necessary to check for corrosion on the suspension mounts and bushings, as these parts often perish over time regardless of low mileage. Given the clean records from the previous three years, the structural integrity of the chassis should be verified in person to ensure that the low usage has not masked hidden rust in the wheel arches or underbody.