2018 Infiniti Q30 2.1L Diesel · RE67 XFM

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, passed on 19 February 2026 at 137,052 miles with no recorded defects, following a failed test just five days earlier for three non-critical lighting faults (incorrect nearside front headlamp aim, non-functioning nearside front direction indicator and position lamp) that were rectified before the retest. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, with no recurring serious structural or mechanical defects across the full test history, though minor consumable and component wear issues appear consistently across most tests. The recorded mileage equates to roughly 17,132 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 10,000 to 12,000 miles annually for an 8-year-old vehicle, indicating consistent heavy use that will accelerate wear on consumable and mechanical components. There is a notable spike in mileage between the August 2023 test at 85,784 miles and the February 2024 test at 107,372 miles, a 21,588 mile increase over just six months, suggesting a period of intensive use such as regular long-distance commuting or a temporary high-usage stint, before annual mileage returned to a more typical 12,800 to 17,000 mile range for subsequent 12-month intervals. No gaps exceeding 12 months appear in the MOT record, so there is no evidence of extended standing periods that could hide latent mechanical issues from disuse. A buyer should prioritise in-person inspection of components that have shown recurring wear across the test history, starting with the suspension: the August 2023 test recorded severely deteriorated front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers on both sides, a fault not noted in subsequent tests, but the high annual mileage means these components and associated suspension bushes warrant close checks for play, perishing or leakage. The braking system also requires close attention: the February 2024 test noted thin front brake pads and scored front discs, while the February 2025 test recorded corrosion on both rear brake pipes covered in grease, indicating either neglected maintenance or a minor fluid leak that may have been addressed but should be verified for ongoing integrity and absence of fresh corrosion or seepage. Tyre condition has been flagged in three separate tests, with rear tyre perishing noted in 2023 and 2024, and a cut on the nearside front outer tyre in 2025, so all tyres should be checked for adequate tread depth, sidewall damage, cracking and age-related perishing, as the high annual mileage suggests they may be approaching replacement intervals sooner than average. Finally, the February 2026 test failure for three nearside front lighting faults points to either poor prior repair quality or failing electrical components that should be tested for full functionality and correct headlamp alignment before purchase.