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AY51 LAM

2016 Nissan Qashqai

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LAM
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,263 miles

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated

offside front inner cv boot leaking

Pass 29 May 2025 84,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 84,049 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2024 71,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2024 71,656 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 56,935 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,766 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 33,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 31,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers split

Pass 5 Sep 2019 25,615 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray and engine cover fitted obstructing components

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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AY51 LAM is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 47,636 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AY51 LAM, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY51 LAM registered?

AY51 LAM is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 26 September 2016.

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