2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · OW08 LCG

The most recent recorded test took place on 6 November 2025, at which point the vehicle passed with no defects or advisories noted. A prior test six days earlier, on 31 October 2025, is recorded as a failure, though the official entry shows no defects listed against it, suggesting either an administrative retest or a problem rectified before the subsequent pass. Across the five MOT entries spanning October 2023 to November 2025, the vehicle alternates between pass and fail outcomes on an annual basis. The pattern shows two failures within this period, both immediately followed by passes at virtually identical mileage bands, indicating any issues were addressed promptly before retesting. The absence of advisory items across all five entries means there is no recorded evidence of developing wear on suspension, braking, or corrosion components within the official log. The mileage trajectory across the recorded tests is relatively modest for an eighteen-year-old vehicle. Covering an implied span from around 52,000 miles in late 2023 to 74,025 miles by November 2025 represents roughly 22,000 miles over two years, or approximately 11,000 miles annually, which is higher than the long-term average but consistent with active recent use. The gap between the November 2025 pass and the current date is approximately ten months, meaning the current MOT certificate would have expired in November 2026 and the vehicle cannot be legally driven on public roads without a fresh test. No irregular mileage drops or odometer inconsistencies are apparent between the recorded tests. Because the official history contains no advisories regarding brake disc wear, binding calipers, coil springs, suspension bushes, exhaust integrity, or structural corrosion, the MOT record alone does not flag any specific mechanical concern. A buyer should nevertheless carry out a physical inspection focusing on the areas most prone to age-related deterioration in a vehicle of this vintage. Particular attention should be paid to the underside for surface corrosion on subframes and suspension arms, the condition of the exhaust system for internal collapse or external rusting, and the brake discs for lipping or seizure. Tyres, wiper blades, and fluid condition should also be checked, as these consumables are not always recorded at MOT. Given the clean advisory record but two recent failures without specified reasons, a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic remains advisable to verify the vehicle's true mechanical state. Buying score: 58, risk level: Medium. The MOT history demonstrates a mixed pattern with two unexplained failures offset by clean passes and zero advisories, leaving moderate uncertainty about underlying mechanical condition that warrants in-person verification.