2018 Infiniti QX30 2.0L Petrol · GF18 RLZ

The 2018 INFINITI QX30 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 17 July 2025 at 52,680 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a notable turnaround from the preceding years, where the tester repeatedly flagged tyre deterioration and minor suspension wear. The absence of any advisories or failures in the most recent test suggests the previous owner addressed these issues promptly, though the clean sheet should be verified against physical inspection. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,585 miles per year sits squarely within typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. A significant gap appears between the June 2022 pass at 26,117 miles and the July 2023 failure at 45,289 miles, representing nearly 19,000 miles added in just over twelve months. That spike indicates a period of heavier use, which likely accelerated the tyre wear and suspension play flagged during the 2023 and 2024 tests. The subsequent slowdown to roughly 2,640 miles between July 2024 and July 2025 points to lighter recent use or a change in ownership pattern. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and anti-roll bar linkages, given the slight play recorded in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint during the July 2024 test at 50,040 miles. Although the 2025 test passed clean, worn linkages can deteriorate rapidly under load, so checking for clunking over uneven surfaces remains worthwhile. The front brake pads were noted as wearing thin in June 2022 at 26,117 miles, meaning the current set has been in service for several years and should be measured for remaining friction material. Tyre condition demands close scrutiny. The 2024 test flagged all four tyres worn close to the legal limit or worn on edge, and the 2023 tests identified cracking and perishing on the nearside front. Uneven edge wear hints at possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes not yet flagged by the tester. A fresh four-wheel alignment check and close inspection of inner sidewalls for perishing will reveal whether the underlying cause has been corrected or merely masked by replacement rubber.