2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · NH08 RZD

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a period of intermittent mechanical failures. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2024 at 159,504 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the issues identified in previous years have been addressed. While the history shows past failures in 2022 and 2023, the car has maintained a clean record for the last twenty months without further advisory notices. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 and September 2023, the car covered 11,715 miles, while it saw another 10,868 miles between the September 2023 and September 2024 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle has been used regularly rather than left stationary for long periods, which generally helps prevent issues with rubber components and engine seals drying out due to neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific components that caused the failures in October 2022 and September 2023, as the provided record does not specify the exact reasons for those failures. Given the age and mileage of this Qashqai, these faults likely involved suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake components. It is essential to check the structural integrity for corrosion on the rear sills and sub mounting points, as these are common areas of failure for this generation that can lead to sudden MOT failures if left unmanaged.