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DN16 VGJ

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN16 VGJ
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 74,921 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 69,828 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,729 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 62,033 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 57,550 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 53,655 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 49,206 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,590 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 39,049 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 38,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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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DN16 VGJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DN16 VGJ, 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 DN16 VGJ registered?

DN16 VGJ is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for DN16 VGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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