2014 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Diesel · WP63 OLB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in September 2025, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test at 166,848 miles showed no immediate failures, it flagged corrosion on both nearside and offside rear suspension arms. This marks a shift from the significant mechanical failures seen in 2023 to emerging structural-related wear issues, suggesting that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 166,848 miles over twelve years, this Qashqai has averaged approximately 13,900 miles per year, which is above the national average for a car of this age. The record shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between October 2023 and October 2024, and another 6,700 miles thereafter. This high mileage places considerable strain on the drivetrain and suspension components, which is evidenced by the multiple failures related to wishbones, track rod ends, and anti-roll bars. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and underbody structure. The 2023 failure highlighted extensive wear across the wishbone bushes and droplinks, while the 2025 advisory confirms that corrosion on the rear suspension arms is beginning to manifest. These areas should be checked for deep scaling or surface rust that would require expensive structural repairs. Additionally, the 2024 failure regarding the supplementary restraint system warning lamp should be verified to ensure the airbag fault was properly rectified, as this is a critical safety system.