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AA08 LYF

2008 Nissan Qashqai

Orange Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,566 mi
Last recorded122,566 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Qashqai80,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 LYF
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,566 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 119,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,834 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 113,101 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 113,101 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 109,338 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 109,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn subframe rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive turbo inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,360 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 100,165 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 94,971 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 89,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 77,667 miles

offside nearside front tyres getting low on shoulders

rear brake pads 3m

Fail 13 Jun 2012 77,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

offside nearside front tyres getting low on shoulders

rear brake pads 3m

Pass 13 May 2011 55,121 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Qashqai?

Based on 6,506,323 MOT tests across 610,730 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,921
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
610,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 50,242
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AA08 LYF is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai in Orange with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 80,743 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Nissan Qashqai fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 50,242 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AA08 LYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Qashqai typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AA08 LYF registered?

AA08 LYF is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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