2018 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · GL67 XJD

The 2018 Infiniti Q30 currently holds a valid MOT that was issued on 3 February 2026 at 55,738 miles, just over four months ago. The overall maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without recurring minor faults. The most recent test passed with only two advisories: a slightly damaged or perishing nearside rear tyre and a deteriorated rear registration plate. These are low-severity items, but the tyre condition warrants close monitoring. A retest on 27 January 2026, just days before the pass, recorded four failures covering misaligned washer jets, degraded anti-roll bar linkage dust covers on both front corners, the same rear tyre damage, and the number plate. The fact that all those defects were rectified within a week suggests the owner addressed them promptly rather than ignoring them. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. The vehicle covered roughly 7,665 miles between the January 2024 pass at 40,659 miles and the January 2025 test at 48,324 miles, then added another 7,330 miles by the February 2026 test at 55,738 miles. That works out to approximately 7,500 miles per year across both intervals, which is slightly above the typical 6,967 miles per year average calculated over the vehicle's full eight-year life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record. The annual test spacing is regular, and the mileage accumulation is steady, indicating the car has been in consistent use rather than sitting idle for long periods. A buyer should focus on the front suspension and tyre condition during any in-person inspection. The January 2026 failure flagged both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers as no longer preventing dirt ingress. Even though these were repaired in time for the pass, compromised dust covers can accelerate joint wear and lead to knocking or vague steering if contamination has already entered the joint. Have a technician check the front anti-roll bar links and bushes for play. The nearside rear tyre appeared as an advisory in three consecutive tests, in January 2025 and again in February 2026, suggesting either a slow puncture, sidewall damage, or a tyre that has been left in poor condition longer than it should have been. Inspect the full sidewalls for cracking, bulging, or embedded objects, and confirm the spare or emergency inflator kit is present and serviceable if a space-saver is fitted. The rear registration plate deterioration has appeared on every test since January 2025 and is cosmetic rather than structural, but it does hint at a pattern of minor cosmetic neglect. The January 2025 failure also included a wiper effectiveness issue and a position lamp fault, both of which were resolved before the pass. Check the condition of the windscreen wiper blades and the operation of all exterior lamps, including daytime running lights, before purchase. No structural corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking defects have been flagged in the record, which is encouraging for a vehicle of this age and mileage. The MOT history paints a picture of a car that is fundamentally sound but has needed repeated attention to small, easily deferred items.