2018 Nissan Qashqai · 162,317 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Qashqai reliability
2018 Nissan Qashqais fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Qashqai years (162,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- 15.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Qashqais: 30.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 38,612
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 162,317
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 1.6% of tests fail here (70% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Qashqai
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Brakes3.9%
- Lights and electrics2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.6%
- Suspension1.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.79%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.56%
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 1.27%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.79%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 0.7%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (13%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.4%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.27%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (3.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.4%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Nissan Qashqai reliable?
2018 Nissan Qashqais fail 15.3% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 15 Qashqai years (162,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Qashqai MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.79% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.56% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Qashqai have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Nissan Qashqai shows 38,612 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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