2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · WG68 AEB

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate from the test on 24 July 2026 at 65,440 miles, though the examiner recorded advisories on all four tyres for cracking or perishing and noted both front tyres worn on the edge close to the legal limit. The maintenance trend shows a clear improvement after a troubled October 2021 failure at 18,859 miles, which exposed rear tyre cuts to the cords, a rear brake imbalance described as only just meeting requirements, a tyre pressure monitoring fault and a windscreen obstruction. Four consecutive clean passes followed that repair, but the latest advisories signal the onset of age-related rubber degradation and a possible alignment issue that has not appeared in previous records. Mileage accumulation remained modest through the early life of the car, recording only 19,476 miles by the July 2022 test at nearly four years old. Annualised distance then increased sharply, averaging roughly 12,500 miles per year between the 2022 and 2026 tests, with the odometer climbing from 40,042 miles in July 2024 to 65,440 miles at the most recent inspection. This step change in usage often coincides with a change of keeper or a shift from urban commuting to longer-distance work, and it places greater stress on suspension bushes, brake discs and drivetrain seals that previously saw light duty. The tyre advisories dominate the current picture; cracking across all four corners at eight years old suggests the original or early-replacement set has hardened through heat cycles and UV exposure rather than pure tread wear. Front edge wear on both sides points to toe or camber drift, which a four-wheel alignment check will quantify. The 2021 rear brake imbalance was not revisited as an advisory in later tests, yet the description of the system requiring adjustment or repair warrants a roller brake test and a visual inspection of the rear calipers for binding or seized slide pins. The tow bar fitted without a swan neck in 2021 remains unmentioned since, so the electrical socket and mounting brackets should be verified for corrosion if towing is intended. A pre-purchase inspection should prioritise the tyre sidewalls for deep perishing, measure tread depth across the full width of the front tyres, and confirm the geometry settings against Nissan specifications. Brake performance needs a dynamic test to rule out residual imbalance, while the suspension mounts and rear axle bushes deserve close scrutiny given the mileage jump. Structurally, the record shows no corrosion advisories, but the underbody should still be examined for early signs of rust on brake lines and fuel pipes, which can develop rapidly once protective coatings breach.