2018 Infiniti Q70 2.1L Diesel · MK18 JVE

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 but with five advisories, indicating a stable yet deteriorating maintenance trend. The tester flagged worn rear tyre tread on the edge, slight play in three anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, and an inoperative registration plate lamp. This contrasts with the preceding fully clean pass in October 2024, suggesting accelerated wear on suspension and tyre components over the subsequent 13-month period. No critical failures or recurring major defects like brake binding, structural corrosion, or exhaust emissions issues appear in the record. Mileage accumulation shows variable usage patterns. Between June 2022 (42,639 miles) and August 2023 (51,483 miles), the car covered approximately 8,844 miles in 14 months, a higher-than-average rate. This increased pace continued through to October 2024 (64,334 miles), adding another 12,851 miles in the following 14 months. However, usage dropped significantly thereafter, with only 4,710 miles recorded in the 13 months to the November 2025 test. The current reading of 69,044 miles for an eight-year-old vehicle remains broadly typical at around 8,630 miles annually, but the recent low mileage may mask underlying issues from prior heavier use. A buyer must prioritise a hands-on inspection of the suspension and tyre wear patterns. The advisories for anti-roll bar linkage ball joint play across both rear sides and the front nearside require immediate physical assessment for excessive play or deterioration, as these components critically affect handling stability. The offside rear tyre’s edge wear suggests a possible wheel alignment issue that should be checked alongside all four tyres for uneven wear. Additionally, verify the registration plate lamp is functional and inspect the windscreen thoroughly for existing chips, given two separate records of damage in zones affecting driver visibility. While the MOT history shows no catastrophic failures, the recent advisories point to consumable wear that demands verification before purchase.