2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DA57 SDX

The 2008 Nissan Qashqai presents a stable roadworthiness trend with a clean pass at the most recent test on 14 March 2024 at 179,140 miles. The DVSA record shows no defects raised across the last three successful annual tests, indicating the vehicle has met minimum legal standards without recurring advisories or mechanical flags. This suggests consistent baseline maintenance over the past two years. Annual mileage sits at roughly 9,950 miles, typical for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. The odometer moved from 155,510 miles at the 22 March 2022 pass to 166,895 miles by 21 March 2023, then to 179,140 miles by March 2024. The only anomaly is a failed test on 14 March 2022 at 155,476 miles with no defects recorded, followed eight days later by a pass at 155,510 miles. Such a pattern usually reflects an administrative or retest procedural issue rather than a genuine mechanical fault. The sparse, clean history gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and 179,140 miles. The MOT record raises no advisories on these items, but testers only flag items breaching legal limits. Worn suspension components or surface rust can develop below the fail threshold. Verify the 2022 fail-pass sequence with the selling party and request any garage invoices. Confirm the tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions remain within spec, as these consumables fall outside the clean MOT data yet degrade with normal use.