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2008 NISSAN QASHQAI2.0L PETROL

YW07 CAB

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NISSAN QASHQAI (2008, PETROL, 1997cc) — mileage recorded at 131,062. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 19/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/12/2026
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
2008
Engine
1997cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026 at 131,062 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently achieved passes following initial re-tests in the last two years. The absence of recorded advisories in the latest report suggests that any previous issues leading to earlier failures have been addressed, or that the vehicle is not currently showing signs of significant component degradation or structural corrosion. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 106,066 miles and the January 2025 test at 115,468 miles, the car covered 9,402 miles. The most recent interval saw 15,594 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. This recent increase indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and mechanical components, though it accelerates the wear on consumable items. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and braking system, as the history shows immediate failures followed by passes in both 2025 and 2026. While the current record is clean, the previous re-tests indicate that parts like way bushes or brake components may be nearing their limit. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust at the subframe mounting points is necessary to ensure the overall integrity remains sound beyond what the standard MOT test covers.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 16:41
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026 at 131,062 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable as the car has consistently achieved passes following initial re-tests in the last two years. The absence of recorded advisories in the latest report suggests that any previous issues leading to earlier failures have been addressed, or that the vehicle is not currently showing signs of significant component degradation or structural corrosion. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 106,066 miles and the January 2025 test at 115,468 miles, the car covered 9,402 miles. The most recent interval saw 15,594 miles covered between January 2025 and January 2026. This recent increase indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for engine seals and mechanical components, though it accelerates the wear on consumable items. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry and braking system, as the history shows immediate failures followed by passes in both 2025 and 2026. While the current record is clean, the previous re-tests indicate that parts like way bushes or brake components may be nearing their limit. Given the vehicle's age and mileage, a thorough check of the chassis for structural rust at the subframe mounting points is necessary to ensure the overall integrity remains sound beyond what the standard MOT test covers.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 2008 Nissan Qashqai (YW07 CAB) has a recorded MOT history spanning from January 2024 to January 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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