2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · L7 VJE
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 123,446 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L7 VJE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 123,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
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L7 VJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Nissan Qashqai (L7 VJE) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
L7 VJE Mileage History
- 28/07/202385,477 mi
- 29/07/2024102,731 mi+17,254 mi
- 29/07/2025112,706 mi+9,975 mi
- 10/08/2026123,446 mi+10,740 mi
- 10/08/2026123,446 mi
Average of roughly 12,503 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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