2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Nissan Qashqai MOT pass rate and common faults

12,615 MOT tests in 2024. 43.4% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

76Well below average
Passed first time43.4%
Failed or needed repairs56.6%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play17.1%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt11.7%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn11.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working9.8%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.2%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
    837 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.9%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault4.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.6%
    879 marked dangerous
  10. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.1%
  2. Suspension39.5%
  3. Steering21.4%
  4. Brakes18.6%
  5. Body & chassis18.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Tyres7.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick15.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Nissan Qashqai?

In 2024, 43.4% of 2008 Nissan Qashqai cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,615 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Nissan Qashqai?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Nissan Qashqai reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 76, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).