2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · H22 JAF

Chronic wear of the front suspension and steering linkages defines the mechanical history of this vehicle, with a trend of escalating defects since 2022. While the car achieved a pass on 2025-12-13, this followed a failure on the same day due to a compromised nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover. The record shows a persistent pattern of play in the anti-roll bar linkages and worn suspension bushes, indicating that the front end is reaching the end of its primary service life. An accumulated mileage of 74,464 miles over approximately ten years reflects a typical usage profile of roughly 7,446 miles per year. This consistent annual accumulation suggests the vehicle has avoided long periods of stagnation, which generally preserves rubber seals and prevents battery degradation. However, the presence of multiple suspension advisories at this mileage suggests the wear is more closely linked to road surface conditions or urban driving cycles than to excessive long-distance accumulation. Prospective buyers should pay close attention to the front suspension during a test drive, specifically listening for knocking or clunking sounds when traversing speed bumps or uneven road surfaces. The current advisory for slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint, combined with the previous failure of the nearside lower suspension arm dust cover, suggests that the front-end linkages are degraded. Any vagueness in the steering feel or a tendency for the vehicle to wander under light acceleration should be noted as potential indicators of further bush or joint wear. The historical record of tyres worn close to the legal limit on both the nearside and offside front and rear edges suggests a potential issue with wheel alignment or tracking. It is advisable to inspect the current tread depth and check for uneven wear patterns across the tyre shoulders. If the vehicle exhibits a pull to one side or if the steering wheel is not perfectly centred while driving straight, it would indicate that the recurring suspension play has negatively impacted the vehicle's geometry.