2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · FN08 BOW
2008 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 162,268 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,268 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN08 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2026
- 162,268 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN08 BOW 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 2008 Nissan Qashqai (FN08 BOW) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
FN08 BOW Mileage History
- 17/04/2024146,799 mi
- 17/04/2025151,710 mi+4,911 mi
- 22/05/2025151,821 mi+111 mi
- 22/05/2026162,268 mi+10,447 mi
- 22/05/2026162,268 mi
Average of roughly 7,387 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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