2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · NG58 OSJ
2008 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 121,530 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NG58 OSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/03/2026
- 121,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NG58 OSJ 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 2008 Nissan Qashqai (NG58 OSJ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 17 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured holed inside (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached holed inside and outside (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
NG58 OSJ Mileage History
- 26/03/2024110,808 mi
- 26/03/2024110,808 mi
- 21/03/2025116,955 mi+6,147 mi
- 21/03/2025116,955 mi
- 17/03/2026121,530 mi+4,575 mi
Average of roughly 5,432 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Nissan Qashqai Mk1 (J10)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Subframe CorrosionSerious
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- Rear Shock Absorber FailureModerate
The original dampers are weak and often leak, leaving the back end thumpy and poorly controlled.
- Xtronic CVT FailureSerious
J10 CVTs can whine, overheat or lose drive completely if fluid servicing has been ignored.
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