2007 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · FG07 RKO

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in May 2023 at 173,635 miles, the failure just one day prior reveals significant neglect regarding basic safety equipment, including missing wheel fixings and a faulty SRS warning lamp. Given that the last MOT was recorded over three years ago today, the vehicle is currently untax for the road and its current roadworthiness is entirely unknown without a fresh comprehensive inspection. At 19 years old, the recorded 173,635 miles represent an average usage of approximately 9,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for its age. However, there is a notable gap in the data between June 2021 and May 2022, during which the vehicle covered nearly 6,000 miles in just eleven months. This burst of activity, combined with the recurring failures seen in 2022 and 2023, suggests that mechanical components are under high stress and are only addressed once they reach a point of failure. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components. The record shows a persistent issue with the offside front inner drive shaft constant velocity boot which was flagged in 2022 and again in 2023, indicating a failure to perform a definitive repair. The offside front track rod end also showed play in 2023, suggesting the steering geometry may be out of alignment. Furthermore, the history of missing road wheel fixings in the 2023 failure points to a lack of basic safety checks by previous owners. The SRS warning lamp fault recorded in May 2023 is a critical concern as it indicates a fault in the airbag system which is often expensive to diagnose and rectify. Given the high mileage and age of the vehicle, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and exhaust system is also essential. The recurring reports of tyres worn to the legal limit or inner edges indicate that the owner has ignored tyre replacement needs until the tread depth dropped below the legal threshold.