2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DP16 BXF

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, having achieved clean passes in its most recent inspections on 18 September 2025 at 105,394 miles. While the history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes, the owner has consistently addressed identified defects to maintain legal compliance. The lack of recorded advisories in the last two tests suggests that the mechanical and structural components are currently meeting minimum safety standards without immediate signs of escalating degradation. The mileage accumulation is consistent with typical annual usage for a decade-old petrol vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 80,894 miles and the September 2024 test at 92,575 miles, the car covered 11,681 miles, showing steady operation. This regular interval suggests consistent use rather than long periods of standing, which is generally beneficial for the health of seals, gaskets, and brake components to prevent corrosion and seizing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in September 2023 and 2024, as the provided record does not detail the exact nature of those faults. Given the age of the Qashqai, it is vital to inspect the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers, which are common points of wear on this model. Additionally, check for signs of surface corrosion on the exhaust and the structural integrity of the underbody to ensure the recent clean passes are not masking underlying rust issues that may accelerate in future tests.