2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DS66 LPZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in March 2026, but the maintenance history reveals a recurring pattern of reactive repairs. While the most recent test at 130,367 miles cleared a failure related to a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and a deficient offside front tyre, these issues were previously flagged in earlier tests. The trend suggests that the owner tends to address faults only once they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance on high-frequency wear-and-tear components. At 130,367 miles over ten years, this Qashai averages approximately 13,000 miles per annum. This sits above the national average for an older vehicle and places significant stress on the drivetrain and suspension assembly. Between March 2024 and March 2026, the vehicle covered 35,585 miles, indicating a period of high usage. This rapid mileage accumulation explains the accelerated degradation of the front shock absorbers and ball joints noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry. The history shows the nearside front shock absorber progressed from light misting in 2024 to a serious fluid leak in 2025, and the ball joint failed in both 2025 and 2026. These indicators necessitate checking the integrity of all rubber bushings and looking for play in the remaining arm joints. The recurring mention of uneven tyre wear across multiple years suggests a potential persistent alignment issue that has not been fully rectified, which will continue to prematurely wear through new tyres.