2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · J12 EAL
2008 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 178,922 miles. MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,922 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J12 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 178,922 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J12 EAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Qashqai (J12 EAL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot ripped (6.”; “Front Position lamp not working both front side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J12 EAL Mileage History
- 21/08/2024136,336 mi
- 22/08/2024136,338 mi+2 mi
- 15/08/2025158,947 mi+22,609 mi
- 22/08/2025158,960 mi+13 mi
- 20/08/2026178,922 mi+19,962 mi
Average of roughly 21,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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