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2008 NISSAN QASHQAI
General Information
- Registration OV08DFY
- Manufacturer NISSAN
- Model QASHQAI
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1461cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 30 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 182,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) RACK ARM (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 176,964 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER SPLASH PANEL INSECURE
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 176,964 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) TRACK ROD END WORN (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- UNDER SPLASH PANEL INSECURE
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,293 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2025 30 Jun 202617 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 144,491 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
17 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 144,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
15 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,747 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 129,746 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 118,276 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw in it on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bopth front tyres worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 118,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bopth front tyres worn smooth on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a screw in it on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 115,072 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 30 Jun 202611 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,482 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2020 30 Jun 202616 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,043 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2019 30 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,716 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,422 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 30 Jun 202624 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,422 MI
30 Jun 202626 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 84,979 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2016 30 Jun 202614 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,963 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2015 30 Jun 202629 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,970 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
28 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 61,968 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,733 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 30 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 34,091 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2012 30 Jun 202627 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 34,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
10 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,165 MI
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OV08DFY was registered on 2008-03-28
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