2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · DC66 WJL
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.2L, petrol). First registered 16 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 46,390 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC66 WJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2026
- 46,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
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DC66 WJL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Nissan Qashqai (DC66 WJL) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DC66 WJL Mileage History
- 22/10/202437,712 mi
- 21/10/202541,521 mi+3,809 mi
- 21/10/202541,526 mi+5 mi
- 20/10/202646,390 mi+4,864 mi
- 22/10/202646,390 mi
Average of roughly 4,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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