2008 Nissan Qashqai 2.0L Petrol · NL58 VLF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass on 26 January 2026 at 96,406 miles which returned no recorded defects. This follows a consistent period of clean passes since a single failure in early 2024. The transition from a failure to three consecutive clean tests without advisories suggests that the previous owner addressed identified mechanical issues and has since maintained the vehicle to a high standard. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,356 miles per year. Between February 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 16,881 miles, indicating a recent increase in usage compared to the lower annual figures in earlier years. While the low cumulative mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing or low annual use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals that an MOT does not detect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting, as the age of the vehicle increases the risk of corrosion regardless of mileage. Despite the recent lack of advisories, the Qashqai of this era is prone to worn control arm bushes and shock absorber leaks. Checking the brake calipers for binding and the condition of the discs is also necessary to ensure the low-usage pattern has not resulted in surface pitting or thinning of the braking surfaces.