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NISSAN QASHQAI (2018)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 78,522 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

87%

Total Tests (2024)

78,522

Avg Mileage

48,824 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,550

Is the 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI reliable?

Good reliability. Occasional issues but generally solid. That's close to the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the NISSAN brand average of 81%.

At 6 years old, 87% of NISSAN QASHQAIs from 2018 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 78,522 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 48,824 miles.

How does the 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI compare?

Rank among all 2018 cars472th out of 649(top 73%)
Rank among all NISSAN models215th out of 660(top 33%)
vs national average+5% (82% avg)
vs 2018 cars average-2% (89% avg)
vs NISSAN average+6% (81% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI has 48,824 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.

Best year to buy a NISSAN QASHQAI?

The most reliable year is the 2021 model with a 94% MOT pass rate, while the 2006 model has the lowest at 64%. The 2018 sits between the two at 87%.

How much does a 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1200cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£190
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£1,550
Per month£129/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

NISSAN QASHQAI by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202194%29,53925,317 mi
202093%52,32130,566 mi
201990%84,50939,147 mi
201887%78,52248,824 mi
201786%100,17656,544 mi
201683%99,08165,909 mi
201581%98,43075,508 mi
201478%81,09584,245 mi
201372%84,98990,062 mi
201270%77,84098,670 mi
201169%65,488105,763 mi
201067%60,994113,482 mi
200965%45,532117,133 mi
200865%26,413120,479 mi
200766%19,479121,637 mi
200664%53102,518 mi

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About the 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI

The 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI is a city car with a 1200cc petrol engine. 78,522 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it one of the most commonly tested cars on UK roads. Among all cars from 2018, the average MOT pass rate is 89%, and this model falls short of that benchmark.

With an average of 48,824 miles at 6 years old, NISSAN QASHQAI owners drive about as much as the UK average.

2018 NISSAN QASHQAI Fuel Costs

The modest 1200cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,550 (£129/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £350 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 87% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

NISSAN QASHQAI Reliability Trend

Newer NISSAN QASHQAIs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 19 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI

At 6 years old, the NISSAN QASHQAI offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. If you're flexible on year, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94%. With 78,522 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2018 NISSAN QASHQAI

The NISSAN QASHQAI is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: