2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.2L Petrol · LX67 WUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the most recent testing history indicates a lapse in proactive maintenance. After three consecutive passes, the June 2025 test at 78,692 miles saw a failure due to a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot, an inoperative rear number plate, and perished rear tyres. While it passed the retest on the same day, the transition from clean records to multiple failures suggests the owner is only addressing faults once an inspection fails rather than performing preventative component replacement. The mileage profile remains consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The data shows steady usage between June 2022 and June 2025, with the mileage climbing from 57,300 to 78,692 miles over three years. There is no evidence of long periods of abandonment or sudden spikes that would indicate erratic use. The low annual mileage suggests the car is likely used for shorter urban trips, which often leads to the cracking and drying of rubber components like tyres seen in the most recent failure. A buyer should physically inspect the offside front drive shaft to ensure the replacement CV boot has been fitted correctly and that no grease leakage is affecting the outer joint. The condition of the rear tyres indicates that the rubber may be reaching its age limit regardless of tread depth, so a thorough check for sidewall cracking is necessary. Given the recent failure of rubber-based components, the buyer should also examine suspension bushes and exhaust hangers for signs of perishing as these are common points of wear on the Qashqai at this mileage bracket.