2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · NC08 AEZ

The vehicle presents a complex roadworthiness history, having passed its most recent test in July 2026 at 104,213 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a period of stability over the last two years, though historically between 2020 and 2024, the car consistently struggled with suspension components and braking issues. The transition from multiple failures in 2021 and 2022 to clean passes in the latest two inspections suggests that the current owner has finally addressed significant mechanical wear and structural concerns. At 18 years old, the recorded 104,213 miles average roughly 5,800 miles per year, which is significantly below the UK national average. This low annual usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age rather than mechanical stress. The record confirms this, with recurring reports of corrosion on the sub-frame and suspension arms dating back as far as 2020. While the mileage is light, the repeated failure of ball joints, bushes, and boots indicates that the vehicle is reaching the end of its component life. A buyer should focus on on the history of structural corrosion on the front sub-frame and rear suspension arms, as these were flagged as not seriously weakened across several years. The braking system has shown a pattern of pitted and scored discs, along with a past failure for an ineffective parking brake in 2021. While the most recent tests are clean, the history of excessive play in track rod ends and ball joints suggests that the suspension geometry and bushings require frequent monitoring to remain safe.