2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · FD18 GJU
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 96,127 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD18 GJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2026
- 96,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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FD18 GJU 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 2018 Nissan Qashqai (FD18 GJU) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
FD18 GJU Mileage History
- 05/09/202230,186 mi
- 04/09/202345,541 mi+15,355 mi
- 14/09/202461,177 mi+15,636 mi
- 13/09/202578,920 mi+17,743 mi
- 12/09/202696,127 mi+17,207 mi
Average of roughly 16,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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