2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · SF58 TWW

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the clean result of its most recent inspection. The latest MOT test conducted in November 2023 at 143,589 miles yielded no recorded defects, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While the history shows previous failures in 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes suggest that the owner was proactive in rectifying any faults identified by the tester. At 143,589 miles, this 18-year-old Qashqai has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year. This aligns with typical UK usage for a family vehicle of this age, suggesting it has not been subjected to excessive mileage that would accelerate the wear of mechanical components. The data shows a consistent usage pattern with roughly 10,000 miles covered between August 2021 and September 2022, and another 9,200 miles recorded between September 2022 and November 2023. The gap since the last test is now over two years old, meaning the vehicle is currently overdue for its retest. Because the current record does not detail the specific reasons for the failures in 2021 and 2022, a physical inspection must focus on common Qashqai weak points. A buyer should specifically check for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and rear wheel arches, where rust often develops on this generation. Given the mileage, the suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for signs of tearing or fatigue. The braking system should also be checked for binding calipers or thin discs to ensure that the previous failures were not indicative of recurring mechanical issues that have since been masked.