2016 Nissan Qashqai · 196,908 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2016 Nissan Qashqais fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Qashqai years (196,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 20.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 54,981
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 196,908
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: suspension, 5.9% of tests fail here (26% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 51% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Suspension5.9%
- Tyres5.6%
- Brakes5.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Steering1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.5%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.14%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.86%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.27%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.26%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.18%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (14.71%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.85%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.87%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.61%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2016 Nissan Qashqais fail 20.8% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 15 Qashqai years (196,908 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.5% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.14% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.86% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan Qashqai shows 54,981 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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