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DL16 YLN

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL16 YLN
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 96,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2026 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) INNER RACK (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S + O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) STRONG ADVICE

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated STRONG ADVICE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Sep 2025 86,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 74,990 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 64,549 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 54,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Noise when turning steering

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 43,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 43,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 35,451 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 27,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

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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DL16 YLN is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DL16 YLN, 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 DL16 YLN registered?

DL16 YLN is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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