2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.3L Petrol · WP68 LNE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. The most recent test in January 2026 at 75,703 miles passed with an advisory for an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and showing uneven wear. This follows a pattern where components are only addressed once they reach a failure point or critical threshold. While the vehicle has maintained its pass status, the recurring issues with consumables suggest that the owner overlooks routine preventative inspections. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. Between the January 2024 test at 39,735 miles and the January 2025 test at 57,078 miles, the car covered 17,343 miles, representing a spike in annual usage. The subsequent interval of 18,625 miles leading to the 2026 test shows stable, high usage patterns, which places expected stress on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer must inspect the suspension geometry and alignment, given the repeated advisories for tyre edge wear and uneven thinning across 2024 and 2026. The failure in January 2025 due to thin brake pads on both axles confirms that the braking system is neglected until it reaches near-total failure. Furthermore, the history of perishing and cracking sidewalls in 2023 and 2024 suggests the vehicle may sit for long periods or be exposed to conditions that degrade rubber, necessitating a thorough physical check of the bushes and control arm mounts to ensure they are not perished.