Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV (2021)

1,781 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.8% first-time pass rate

2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV

CarHunch analysed 1,781 real MOT records for the 2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig-T MHEV is a genuinely reliable performer, passing its MOT on the first try 92.8% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%. With just 7.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, it's a safe choice that avoids the major structural or safety red flags.

At 25,926 miles median (roughly 6,500 miles per year), these cars are lightly used, and that shows in the numbers: just 0.22 failures per vehicle and 1.5 advisories suggests most owners aren't wrestling with significant repair bills. When shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection is still worthwhile, but you're buying into a cohort with a track record of solid durability.

Generally reliable 12.8% above UK average
92.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
25,926
typical mileage
19,468–34,132 middle half
7.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.22
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (95%) 1,700 92.8% 0.22
Petrol (3%) 60 89.3% 0.28
Other (1%) 21 97.6% 0.05

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

19,468
low mileage
25,926
typical
34,132
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV vehicles fall between 19,468 and 34,132 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.22
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Nissan Qashqai Premiere Ed Dig T MHEV:

2022