2008 Nissan Qashqai 1.6L Petrol · YR58 ACF

The 26 July 2024 MOT at 112,584 miles delivered a pass, but the record shows a maintenance trend that is concerning rather than stable. Repeated corrosion of rear coil springs, suspension arms and sub‑frame, together with slight play in front anti‑roll bar ball joints, indicates that previous owners have allowed structural rust and suspension wear to persist. Rear brake pipe corrosion, front brake disc pitting and thin pads, and reduced damping in both front shock absorbers point to ongoing mechanical wear, and the pattern of failures from 2021 through 2023 suggests the problems have not been resolved. Mileage has climbed from 69,510 miles in August 2017 to 112,584 miles in July 2024, a gain of 43,074 miles over nine years, averaging roughly 4,800 miles per year, which is lower than the 6,255 miles per year typical for an 18‑year‑old vehicle. The interval from the 2023 failure at 110,673 miles to the 2024 pass at 112,584 miles covers only 1,911 miles in 11 months, indicating a period of low usage, while the jump from 2021 to 2022 added 7,217 miles in a single year, showing earlier periods of higher activity. A buyer should therefore examine the rear suspension coil springs and arms for active corrosion, check the front anti‑roll bar ball joints for play, inspect the rear brake pipe for grease or rust, assess front brake disc condition and pad thickness, test shock absorber damping, and verify the wear of rear axle swivel pins and bushes; any evidence of recent replacement of these components should be confirmed, and the structural integrity of the sub‑frame and near‑side rear suspension arm should be evaluated for hidden rust.