2011 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · LF60 ECW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend in mechanical wear and deferred attention. While the car passed the March 2026 test at 79,892 miles, it followed a failure just fifty miles prior that revealed multiple critical defects across lighting, suspension, and drivetrain. The recent advisories highlight an ongoing issue with suspension components and the presence of an oil leak, suggesting that the vehicle is only being repaired when necessary for legal compliance rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. There was a significant gap of over 7,500 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 9,700 miles between 2025 and early 2026. While low mileage generally suggests less strain on the engine, the age of the vehicle is evident in the degradation of rubber-based components, such as tyres and suspension bushes, which perish due to time irrespective of the distance driven. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension, as the record has consistently flagged worn wishbone bushes and deteriorated ball joint dust covers over the last three years. The split nearside front inner drive shaft boot noted in 2026 must be verified as having been replaced to prevent immediate mechanical failure of the CV joint. Furthermore, the reported oil leak and the misting offside rear shock absorber require close monitoring to determine if they are minor seeps or indicative of impending seal failures. Given the history of perishing and worn tyres, the age of the current rubber should also be checked for sidewall cracking irrespective of tread depth.