2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · FN16 LDO

The 2016 Nissan Qashqai currently fails the roadworthiness standard. The most recent test on 11 March 2026 at 154,769 miles returned a fail with no defects recorded, an administrative anomaly that leaves the car legally unroadworthy until cleared. Prior to this, the history shows a stable trend across three consecutive passes in 2023, 2024, and 2025, with the only blemish being a fail on 1 March 2024 at 135,780 miles that was immediately rectified and passed seven days later on 8 March 2024 at 136,152 miles. The maintenance record is clean of advisories throughout. The odometer reads 154,769 miles against a ten-year lifespan, averaging 15,477 miles per year and placing this vehicle firmly in high-mileage territory for its class. Annual accumulation held steady at roughly 11,000 to 14,000 miles between tests, with the jump from 121,861 miles on 16 February 2023 to 136,152 miles in March 2024 confirming regular motorway or commuter use rather than standing periods. The sparse record carries no flagged wear items, yet high mileage of this order typically stresses suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc tolerances well before a test captures them. A buyer must verify why the March 2026 test failed with no defects logged, as DVSA systems usually record a reason; request the failure sheet from the seller before purchase. Given the 154,769 miles, inspect front suspension arms and rear axle bushes for play, check brake calipers for binding, and measure disc and pad thickness against manufacturer limits. Examine subframe and sills for corrosion, as structural integrity on high-mileage Nissan SUVs degrades where road salt exposure occurs. The absent advisories across five years suggest previous owners addressed issues pre-test or the car saw franchised servicing, but the clean sheet offers no early warning on consumables. Commission an independent inspection of drivetrain mounts and exhaust emissions before committing, since the record alone cannot confirm mechanical condition beneath the surface.