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FL18 VNS

2018 Nissan Qashqai

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,797 mi
Last recorded120,797 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Qashqai38,885 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 VNS
MakeNissan
ModelQashqai
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 120,797 miles

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

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

Sound proofing on bulkhead insecure, close to exhaust system.

Undertray bolts missing along the front edge

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

tpms lamp on

Fail 11 Jul 2026 120,760 miles

Central Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF/OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 109,458 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 109,458 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 92,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,141 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 71,139 miles

o/s/r lamp damaged but light output not reduced or affected.

Fail 12 Apr 2022 71,139 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

o/s/r lamp damaged but light output not reduced or affected.

Pass 24 Mar 2021 52,335 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 52,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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FL18 VNS is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Qashqai models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,885 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 FL18 VNS, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Qashqai is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL18 VNS registered?

FL18 VNS is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai, first registered on 16 April 2018.

Is FL18 VNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL18 VNS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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