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EJ16 VAM

2016 Nissan Qashqai

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,043 mi
Last recorded106,043 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Qashqai47,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ16 VAM
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2026 106,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 99,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 89,794 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 80,274 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 62,237 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 56,424 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 56,424 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 50,861 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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EJ16 VAM is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 EJ16 VAM, 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 EJ16 VAM registered?

EJ16 VAM is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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