2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · EN08 XSC
2008 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 96,615 miles. MOT valid until 18 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EN08 XSC Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2026
- 96,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EN08 XSC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Nissan Qashqai (EN08 XSC) between September 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 16 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
EN08 XSC Mileage History
- 06/09/201116,420 mi
- 28/09/201216,427 mi+7 mi
- 10/09/201324,827 mi+8,400 mi
- 01/09/201435,534 mi+10,707 mi
- 20/08/201545,332 mi+9,798 mi
- 01/08/201654,088 mi+8,756 mi
- 09/08/201654,293 mi+205 mi
- 26/08/201762,181 mi+7,888 mi
- 16/08/201870,506 mi+8,325 mi
- 16/08/201870,507 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/201979,346 mi+8,839 mi
- 06/08/202084,777 mi+5,431 mi
- 06/08/202084,780 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/202185,890 mi+1,110 mi
- 08/08/202287,400 mi+1,510 mi
- 08/08/202287,400 mi
- 04/09/202389,841 mi+2,441 mi
- 05/09/202389,841 mi
- 20/05/202593,767 mi+3,926 mi
- 16/05/202696,615 mi+2,848 mi
Average of roughly 5,459 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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