2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · GN18 PLX

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a consistent pass record over the last five years. The most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 33,693 miles indicates a minor decline in consumable maintenance, as the tester flagged both nearside and offside rear tyres as perished or cracking. This follows a clean pass in March 2025 at 29,527 miles, suggesting that while the vehicle remains roadworthy, the rubber components are beginning to show signs of age-related degradation despite relatively low usage. The mileage history confirms this is a low-usage vehicle, averaging approximately 4,212 miles per year. The progression from 13,152 miles in March 2021 to 33,693 miles in March 2026 shows a very steady, incremental increase. This pattern suggests the car has likely been used for short, infrequent trips rather than heavy motorway commuting. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, the recurring advisories for perished tyres and a defective wiper blade in March 2022 suggest the vehicle may spend significant periods stationary, which can lead to the drying and cracking of rubber seals and tyres. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the condition of all exterior rubber components. The March 2026 advisory regarding perished rear tyres indicates that the entire set may soon require replacement to avoid structural cracking. Because the vehicle has been driven so little, I recommend checking the brake discs for surface corrosion and ensuring the calipers are not seizing due to inactivity. The absence of any recorded issues regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust emissions is a positive indicator of the vehicle's mechanical integrity, but a physical check of the tyre sidewalls and age markings is essential to ensure they are not beyond their safe service life.