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DF16 XAR

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 XAR
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 75,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 68,908 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 61,497 miles

front tyres slight wear outer edges

Pass 19 May 2023 52,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2023 52,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 44,128 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 36,369 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2020 33,668 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 33,667 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 25,433 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 25,433 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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DF16 XAR is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF16 XAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF16 XAR registered?

DF16 XAR is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 13 June 2016.

Is DF16 XAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF16 XAR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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