2018 NISSAN QASHQAI1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive service pattern. While the most recent test on 10 June 2026 at 86,933 miles passed, the new advisory for play in the offside track rod end indicates that suspension components are beginning to degrade. The trend shows a history of failing MOTs, particularly regarding brakes and tyres, where faults are only addressed once they reach a critical failure point rather than being replaced during scheduled intervals. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 66,547 miles and the January 2025 test at 75,797 miles, the car covered roughly 9,250 miles, followed by another 11,136 miles in the seventeen months leading to the June 2026 test. This steady usage suggests regular road miles, which explains the consistent wear on consumable items like brake pads and tyres. A buyer must closely inspect the braking system and suspension, as the record shows recurring issues with thin pads. The vehicle failed in January 2025 due to thin rear pads and a failing nearside front shock absorber with oil leakage; although these were rectified for the subsequent pass, the recent new advisory on the offside track rod end suggests other front suspension components may soon require attention. The history also highlights a persistent disregard for tyre condition, with multiple entries for perished rubber and low tread depth across the last three years. A thorough physical check of all four tyres for sidewall cracking is now essential to ensure the current owner has finally addressed this neglect.