2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · SL08 XLK

The vehicle presents a concerning trend of progressive corrosion, specifically affecting critical structural and suspension components. While it passed its most recent test in August 2022 at 171,540 miles, the record reveals a persistent history of rust across multiple mounting points. The transition from a significant failure in July 2021 to a pass in 2022 suggests that while repairs were made to meet minimum standards, the underlying issue of oxidation on the chassis and sub-frames remains a fundamental weakness. At 171,540 miles, the Qashqai shows a consistent usage of approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical annual mileage for its age. However, there is a significant gap in the data, as the last recorded MOT occurred nearly four years ago in August 2022. This lack of recent testing means the vehicle has likely operated without an official roadworthiness check for a considerable period. Given the high mileage and the age of the vehicle, the risk of undetected structural degradation or mechanical failure increases significantly during long interval between these recorded inspections. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear sub-frames and suspension arms. The tester repeatedly flagged these areas for corrosion, with the nearside rear trailing arm noted as seriously weakened in 2021. Specific attention should be paid to the brake pipes, which were identified as corroded in both 2020 and 2022; the presence of grease on these pipes often indicates an attempt to mask surface rust from inspectors. The structural integrity of the chassis is the primary concern, and any buyer should ensure the rust has not progressed into structural failure since the 2022 test.