2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · AE68 RXC

The 2018 Nissan Qashqai presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 69,710 miles which returned a pass with no defects recorded. Across five consecutive annual tests from September 2021 to July 2025, the vehicle cleared every examination without a single advisory or failure. This unbroken clean record indicates consistent upkeep and no worsening mechanical condition over the four-year span. Mileage progression tracks typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The tester logged 29,829 miles on 3 September 2021, rising to 36,770 by 23 August 2022, then 49,433 on 2 August 2023, 59,007 on 17 July 2024, and 69,710 on 17 July 2025. Annual accumulation averaged near 8,700 miles with no abrupt jumps or dormant gaps. The even spread suggests routine commuting rather than harsh high-load duty that would accelerate drivetrain or suspension wear. No advisories appeared for tyres, brake discs, suspension bushes, coil springs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions at any stage. The absence of flagged items means the DVSA history alone reveals no recurring faults or structural risks requiring caution. A clean sheet across five tests implies previous owners addressed consumables before each examination. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the spotless record. Prior to purchase, verify underbody structural integrity for hidden rust, check brake caliper operation and disc condition, and confirm suspension components show no degraded bushes or weeping dampers not yet caught by MOT thresholds. The 69,710-mile odometer warrants scrutiny of timing chain tension and CVT fluid state, neither visible in the MOT data.