2008 Nissan Qashqai · 47,783 MOT tests
2008 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2008 Nissan Qashqais fail 56.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Qashqai years (47,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 56.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 114,149
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,783
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 18.9% of tests fail here (414% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics28.9%
- Suspension28.1%
- Steering18.9%
- Body, chassis and structure16.3%
- Brakes12.7%
- Tyres7.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 14.56%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 10.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 10.75%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 10.05%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Suspension arm corroded and weakened 4.94%
A corroded suspension arm can fail, causing loss of wheel control, so it needs immediate inspection and repair.
Stop lamp not working 4.73%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.18%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.9%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (9.24%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (8.47%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2008 Nissan Qashqais fail 56.5% of first MOT tests, 30% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Qashqai years (47,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (14.56% of tests), position lamp not working (10.89% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (10.75% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Nissan Qashqai shows 114,149 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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