2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · HG65 OPY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its latest MOT in November 2025 with 80,234 miles and no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows an improvement following a period of reactive repairs. While the car failed its test in November 2023 due to multiple suspension-related issues, subsequent tests indicate that the owner addressed these mechanical faults, resulting in a clean sheet for the most recent annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. Between the October 2022 test at 55,359 miles and the 2024 test at 71,647 miles, the car covered roughly 16,000 miles. The most recent interval saw 8,587 miles covered before the November 2025 test. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation, which is generally beneficial for maintaining rubber components and braking systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and rear subframe. The November 2023 failure flagged damaged dust covers on the lower arm ball joints, and the 2024 advisory noted similar deterioration on the track rod end covers. While these appear to have been rectified, the buyer should check for grease leakage from torn rubber boots or excessive play in the ball joints. Additionally, the age-related corrosion on the rear suspension components noted in 2023 warrants a close look at the structural integrity of mounting points to ensure the rust has not progressed beyond surface level.