2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · AM08 VDX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT on 9 May 2024 at 145,039 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures prior to successful tests in both 2023 and 2024, the owner has consistently addressed and rectified the issues to secure a pass. The lack of any recorded advisories on the latest certificate suggests that the mechanical and structural components currently meet the minimum legal safety standards. At 18 years old, the 145,039 recorded miles represent an average of approximately 8,058 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a family crossover. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent, with roughly 13,700 miles driven between May 2022 and May 2023, and another 13,638 miles between May 2023 and May 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to long periods of standing, which often leads to perished seals and internal corrosion in older cars. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the components most susceptible to wear on a vehicle of this age and mileage. Given the consistent use, a thorough check of the suspension geometry, specifically control arm bushes and coil springs, is necessary as these often degrade after 100,000 miles. The buyer should also inspect for corrosion on the sills and exhaust mounting points, as the MOT record does not indicate any structural failures to date. Testing the brake system for any binding calipers and checking the thickness of the discs will confirm if the clean pass in May 2024 reflects well-maintained braking hardware.