2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · J15 VAW
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.2L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 57,241 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J15 VAW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/09/2023
- 57,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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J15 VAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2016 Nissan Qashqai (J15 VAW) between September 2023 and September 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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