2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · DY08 ACV

The 2024‑07‑19 MOT at 220,893 miles resulted in a pass, with only minor defects recorded: slight play in the off‑side front track rod end ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)), an inoperative registration plate lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i)) and a near‑side rear direction indicator affected by another lamp (4.4.3 (b)). The vehicle therefore remains roadworthy for the time being, but the presence of these recurring suspension and lighting faults indicates a maintenance trend that has not improved since the 2023 test, which noted reduced damping on the off‑side front shock absorbers and corrosion on the front upper Macpherson strut. Mileage accumulation is high for an 18‑year‑old model. The odometer rose from 177,378 miles in March 2017 to 220,893 miles by July 2024, a gain of 43,515 miles or roughly 12,272 miles per year. The most rapid increase occurred between the 2022‑06‑10 test at 207,234 miles and the 2024‑07‑19 test, adding 13,659 miles in just over two years, suggesting intensive use and likely greater wear on consumables and mechanical components. A buyer should therefore prioritize a close inspection of the suspension system, checking the condition of the track rod end, ball joints, anti‑roll bar linkages and suspension arm pins and bushes for excessive play or detachment, as these items have repeatedly failed across multiple tests. The brake discs and pads, which have shown pitting, scoring and wear close to the legal limit in every test since 2020, merit thorough measurement and visual assessment. Structural rust on the chassis, towbar components and rear inner integral bodywork, noted in 2023 and earlier, should be examined for depth and impact on rigidity, while tyre tread depth and sidewall condition must be verified, given the consistent wear‑close‑to‑limit findings.