2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · CP67 LRX

A pattern of recurring advisories across the recorded MOT history defines the mechanical profile of this 2018 Nissan Qashqai, with each annual test returning at least one observation despite a sequence of passes. The 2025-10-13 test recorded a passing result alongside an advisory for a worn offside front lower suspension arm inner bush, while the 2024-02-02 test similarly passed with an advisory for thin offside rear brake pads. Earlier tests logged a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit in 2021 and an obstruction removed from the driver's view in 2022. No outright failures appear in the record, but the consistency of advisories year on year points to a vehicle undergoing gradual wear across both suspension and braking components rather than a fault-free track record. The most recent outcome, while a pass, does not represent a clean bill of health and should be read alongside the advisory. With 31,139 miles accumulated over approximately eight years, this Qashqai averages around 3,892 miles per year, which is notably low for its age class. The mileage progression is broadly linear between tests, with no recorded annual jumps or anomalous gaps, suggesting the vehicle has remained in regular but light use rather than experiencing long periods off the road. Low annual mileage of this level reduces wear on high-mileage consumables such as clutch assemblies and drivetrain components, but it can place different demands on items that suffer from prolonged standing, including brake discs corroding on the surface, tyres developing flat spots or sidewall cracking, and underbody components exposed to moisture without the benefit of regular warming cycles. The mechanical emphasis therefore shifts towards corrosion-prone areas and components that degrade through disuse as much as through distance. For a prospective buyer, the offside front lower suspension arm inner bush flagged in the 2025 test is the priority component to inspect. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps, uneven road surfaces, and during sharp directional changes at low speed, and feel for vagueness or delay in steering response that can accompany worn front linkage bushes. With the engine off and the steering wheel manipulated manually, any perceptible slack at the straight-ahead position could indicate the bush has deteriorated further since the advisory was issued. It is also worth pushing firmly down on each front corner with the vehicle stationary and observing how quickly the body settles, as continued oscillation points to weakened damping or compromised bush material. The brake-related advisory for the offside rear pads thinning in early 2024 warrants direct attention, given that pads approaching the wear limit at that point will have progressed significantly over the intervening test cycles. On a road test, apply the brakes firmly from around 30 mph and feel for any pedal judder, suggesting rear disc corrosion or warping common to lightly used vehicles, or any pulling to one side which may indicate a binding rear caliper. Inspect the offside rear disc surface for a pronounced lip at the outer edge and any uneven rust scoring, and check that the caliper slides freely by hand if accessible. A thorough inspection of the underbody and inner wheel arches for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake pipe runs, would be prudent given the low usage pattern, and a handheld inspection of all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking should complement any physical examination.