2016 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · RL02 JUL
2016 Nissan Qashqai (1.6L, diesel). First registered 17 Nov 2016. Recorded mileage 65,117 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,117 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RL02 JUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 65,117 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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RL02 JUL 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 2016 Nissan Qashqai (RL02 JUL) between November 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Size: 225/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)”; “Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated switch (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RL02 JUL Mileage History
- 13/11/202352,402 mi
- 14/11/202457,814 mi+5,412 mi
- 12/11/202563,311 mi+5,497 mi
- 17/11/202563,337 mi+26 mi
- 12/05/202665,117 mi+1,780 mi
Average of roughly 5,099 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- 1.2 DIG-T Oil Consumption and Timing Chain WearSerious
The 1.2 petrol is prone to heavy oil consumption, leading to timing chain and total engine failure. This is the single biggest risk on early J11 models.
- Electronic Parking Brake MalfunctionModerate
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