2017 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WD17 FLH

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of immediate failure and rectification. The most recent test on 14 October 2024 at 91,138 miles resulted in an initial failure followed by a pass on the same day. This mirrors the trend seen in October 2023, where the car failed at 77,765 miles before passing three miles later. While the vehicle is currently compliant, the recurring need for last-minute repairs suggests that defects are only addressed once they fail an inspection rather than through proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,126 miles per annum. Between the August 2022 test at 60,289 miles and the October 2023 test at 77,768 miles, the car covered 17,479 miles in fourteen months. The subsequent interval saw 13,370 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024. This steady usage pattern indicates a regular driving regimen, which typically results in predictable wear on drivetrain components, suspension bushings, and braking systems rather than the degradation associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the specific components that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, as the provided record does not Detail the mechanical nature of those faults. Given the mileage exceeding 90,000 miles, attention should be paid to the condition of the suspension arms, shock several, and the integrity of the brake lines. The inspector should also check for any structural corrosion on the underbody and sills to ensure that the hidden rust has not compromised the chassis between the annual testing cycles.