2008 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Diesel · NB08 FOC

The 2026‑01‑06 MOT passed the Nissan Qashqai, confirming current roadworthiness despite recorded advisories on the rear lower suspension arm, offside rear brake binding and near‑side front suspension arm wear. The recurring nature of suspension and brake defects across tests from 2022 onward shows a stable but concerning pattern rather than improvement or rapid deterioration. With 86,432 miles recorded at 18 years old, the vehicle averages roughly 4,800 miles per year, a figure lower than typical for its age; however, mileage accelerated between January 2022 (68,031 miles) and January 2024 (77,291 miles), a rise of about 9,260 miles in two years, and continued climbing to the latest test. Earlier periods show steadier increments, but the recent increase suggests more intensive use in the past few years. A buyer should therefore inspect the corroded rear and front sub‑frames, the condition of the rear lower arm and near‑side front arm bushes, the binding rear brake mechanism, the wear on brake discs and the state of the corroded brake pipes, and verify that previous advisories on suspension, brakes and structural rust have been fully remedied, while also checking steering rack play and tyre wear.