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Used Nissan cars for sale in the UK
The Qashqai nation — and the gearbox you should never accept.
Nissan cars for sale right now
2015 NISSAN JUKE
£4,480 · 80,000 miles · Leasowe, Merseyside
2018 NISSAN QASHQAI
£6,995 · 76,813 miles · Walsall, West Midlands
2018 NISSAN JUKE
£5,995 · 69,000 miles · Bolton, Greater Manchester
2015 NISSAN QASHQAI
£9,395 · 46,594 miles · Hendon, Greater London
2023 NISSAN JUKE
£13,995 · 22,633 miles · York, North Yorkshire
2023 NISSAN QASHQAI
£18,495 · 13,265 miles · York, North Yorkshire
2026 NISSAN JUKE
£17,995 · 4,905 miles · York, North Yorkshire
2016 NISSAN JUKE
£4,195 · 108,461 miles · Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
2024 NISSAN ARIYA
£19,495 · 14,368 miles · Doncaster, South Yorkshire
2014 NISSAN QASHQAI
£5,995 · 89,679 miles · Plymouth, Devon
2018 NISSAN QASHQAI
£7,995 · 75,046 miles · Plymouth, Devon
2017 NISSAN X-TRAIL
£7,450 · 77,000 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2019 NISSAN X-TRAIL
£9,675 · 91,000 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2017 NISSAN QASHQAI
£7,295 · 90,000 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2017 NISSAN X-TRAIL
£8,675 · 65,000 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2016 Nissan Pulsar
£5,995 · 45,884 miles · Bradford, West Yorkshire
2025 NISSAN X-TRAIL
£23,495 · 12,200 miles · North Wales, Denbighshire
2015 nissan Juke
£3,495 · 127,432 miles · Southampton
2015 NISSAN QASHQAI
£5,995 · 74,421 miles · Dorchester, Dorset
2017 NISSAN QASHQAI
£8,980 · 48,831 miles · Loughborough, Leicestershire
2018 NISSAN QASHQAI
£8,980 · 45,000 miles · Loughborough, Leicestershire
2015 NISSAN QASHQAI
£5,991 · 59,289 miles · Kenilworth, Warwickshire
2014 NISSAN NOTE
£3,000 · 91,947 miles · Mold, Flintshire
2002 NISSAN ALMERA
£995 · 149,000 miles · Swindon, Wiltshire
Nissan vans for sale
Nissan builds the Qashqai in Sunderland. Nissan's used story divides sharply on one decision: manual or CVT. The Jatco CVT automatic in the Qashqai, X-Trail and Juke has a poor record for long-term costs, so on a used one its fluid-service history matters more than anything else.
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Nissan: what MOT records show
MOT records show 73.0% of Nissan cars pass the MOT first time, 3.8 points worse than the national average for cars of the same age (76.8%). Counted from 173,851 DVSA tests; a pass with rectification at the station counts as a pass here, and as a failure in DVSA's own initial-test measure. DVSA counts light vans and pickups with cars, so this Nissan figure includes models such as the Navara and NV-series.
Compared against cars of the same registration years. A car with only minor defects or advisories still passes; a major or dangerous defect is a fail. Class 4 tests in Great Britain, test type NT (a normal annual test), retests excluded. A pass, or a pass with rectification at the station, counts as a first-time pass; DVSA's own initial-test measure counts a rectified pass as a failure and so reports a lower figure. Testing in Northern Ireland is run separately by the DVA under its own rules.
Figures from MOT tests carried out in 2025. Sampled from nine months of 2025 (January, February, April, May, July, August, September, October and November). Source: DVSA MOT Anonymised Data 2025 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Nissan in the UK — what to know
Nissan has a long-established franchised dealer network across the UK, with the Sunderland-built Qashqai a cornerstone of the brand here. The Qashqai dominates Nissan used presence — the J11 (2014–2021) is the volume model. The Leaf has been sold in the UK since 2011: the original ZE0 launched that year, the ZE1 in 2018, and there is now a meaningful pool of 40 kWh and 62 kWh used Leafs.
Known issues — what to check before you buy
These are the issues most commonly flagged by UK mechanics and forum reports for used Nissan cars. Use them as a checklist on viewing.
Nissan Qashqai J11 / X-Trail T32 / Juke (Jatco CVT) (2014–2022)
Continuously variable transmission shudders, judders, slips, then fails — typically 90,000–170,000 miles. Replacement £5,500–£6,500, often more than the car is worth. CVT fluid service every 60,000 miles is mandatory and almost never done in the UK.
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi (2007–2018)
DPF and EGR catastrophe on short UK urban trips. Stop-start and school runs destroy this engine. DPF replacement £1,500–£2,000; EGR £400–£600. J10 (2007–2013) and early J11 worst affected.
Nissan Juke F15 1.5 dCi (2010–2019)
Delphi injector reliability poor. Famously documented oil pressure relief valve sticks open, sprays oil through engine bay, causes total seizure. Walk away from a noisy Juke 1.5 dCi.
Nissan X-Trail T32 1.6 dCi R9M (2014–2022)
Turbo failures pre-100,000 miles. Timing chain stretch reported. Underpowered for the X-Trail's mass — engine works harder, wears faster.
Nissan Juke / Qashqai 1.6 petrol CVT (2010–2019)
Same Jatco CVT story. Frequent failures under 80,000 miles. Repair not possible — full transmission replacement.
Nissan Leaf ZE0 24 kWh (2011–2017)
Severe battery degradation in some early cars. 80–110 miles real-world range typical. Avoid unless verified via LeafSpy app + OBD dongle.
Best years to buy used in the UK
• Qashqai J11 (2017–2020) 1.5 dCi manual or 1.3 DIG-T manual. • Qashqai J12 (2021+) — new e-Power hybrid drivetrain is largely reliable so far. • X-Trail T32 (2016–2019) 2.0 dCi 4×4 manual 7-seat — rare but bulletproof. • Juke F15 (2015–2019) 1.5 dCi manual or 1.6 naturally-aspirated manual. • Juke Mk2 (2020+) 1.0 DIG-T manual. • Leaf ZE1 40 kWh (2018–2022) or 62 kWh e+.
Years to avoid
• Any Qashqai, X-Trail or Juke with CVT and no fluid-service evidence. • Qashqai 1.5 dCi without DPF cleaning history if used in city/short-trip pattern. • Juke 1.6 petrol CVT — frequent failures under 80,000 miles. • Leaf 24 kWh pre-2015 without LeafSpy SoH verification. • X-Trail 1.6 dCi without turbo service history.
Running a used Nissan in the UK
Parts & servicing
Renault-Nissan-Dacia share many parts so aftermarket is broad. Dealer monopoly on Jatco CVT internals (no aftermarket — Jatco refurb only), e-NV200/Leaf battery cells, Around View Monitor cameras. Indicative UK repair costs: CVT replacement £5,500–£6,500 (often uneconomical); CVT fluid service (Jatco NS-3) £180–£280; DPF £1,500–£2,000; EGR £400–£600; Leaf 24 kWh battery replacement £5,500–£7,500 refurb / £15,000+ new.
Common MOT failure points
Qashqai 1.5 dCi has historically high MOT failure rates on emissions (DPF + EGR) — urban-driven examples need pre-MOT prep. Common Nissan failures: DPF light not cleared, front suspension bushes worn on Qashqai/X-Trail, rear coil spring corrosion (Juke especially), ABS sensor codes uncleared.
Our top Nissan picks for UK buyers right now
Nissan Qashqai J11 1.5 dCi MANUAL
2018–2020
Skip the CVT entirely. Manual diesel Qashqai is honest, fuel-efficient (60+ MPG), reasonably reliable if serviced.
Nissan Leaf 40 kWh ZE1
2019–2022
An affordable used EV with a usable range. Reliable drivetrain, simple to own. Verify SoH via LeafSpy before purchase.
Nissan X-Trail T32 2.0 dCi 4×4 7-Seat MANUAL
2016–2019
Rare but worth hunting — much more robust than the 1.6 dCi, and rare manuals dodge the CVT entirely. Useful 7-seat below Kodiaq money.
Buyer's pro tip
The phrase that should make you walk away from any used Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail or Juke is "automatic gearbox". The Jatco CVT is not a normal automatic — it's a continuously variable transmission with a poor service record, no economical repair path, and no informed UK buyer would buy one without seeing CVT fluid service stamps (Jatco NS-3 fluid, every 60,000 miles). If you genuinely need an automatic Nissan, buy the e-Power Qashqai (2023+) — different drivetrain entirely, no CVT. If you can drive manual, always pick manual. The price gap is small; the long-term ownership-cost gap is enormous.
Nissan buying questions, answered
Why is the Nissan CVT such a problem in the UK?
The Jatco JF016E/JF017E continuously variable transmission has three structural issues: it's not a normal automatic with discrete gears (continuous belt system, hard to repair); the 60,000 miles fluid service is essential but almost never done in the UK; and total failure (90,000–170,000 miles) requires a £5,500–£6,500 replacement that's often more than the car is worth. Manual versions of the same Qashqai/X-Trail/Juke have none of these issues.
How can I check the battery health of a used Nissan Leaf?
LeafSpy app + a Bluetooth OBD2 dongle (~£30 hardware) plugs into the Leaf and reads the State of Health (SoH) percentage directly from the battery management system. Nissan's UK guarantee is a capacity-gauge one: it applies if the gauge falls below 9 of its 12 bars, within 5 years or 60,000 miles on a pre-MY22 Leaf and within 8 years or 100,000 miles on the MY22 Leaf and later (Nissan UK's warranty page). Ask for the State of Health report, note how many bars show, and compare both with those terms.
What's the difference between the Nissan e-Power and a normal hybrid?
e-Power is a series hybrid: the petrol engine never drives the wheels directly — it only generates electricity to feed the electric motor. The car drives like a pure EV (instant torque, single-speed gearbox, no CVT). Available on the 2021+ Qashqai J12 and X-Trail T33. Reliability looks promising so far. No CVT to worry about.
Is a Nissan Juke a good first car in the UK?
The 1.0 DIG-T petrol manual (Juke Mk2, 2020+) is a solid first-car option — insurance group 12–18, cheap to run, simple to maintain. Avoid the 1.6 petrol CVT entirely and the 1.5 dCi Mk1 unless you have evidence of injector and oil-pressure history.
How much does a Nissan Leaf cost to run per year in the UK?
Charging dominates the answer and depends entirely on where you plug in. A 40 kWh ZE1 averages about 3.5 miles per kWh, and a battery-electric car in England averages 9,400 miles a year (DfT National Travel Survey, table NTS0901a, 2025) — about 2,686 kWh a year. On the Ofgem-capped rate that is roughly £710; on a smart overnight EV tariff from Intelligent Octopus Go it is closer to £200; charged entirely on public rapid units it would be over £2,470, which is more than the petrol equivalent. Add road tax of £200 (electric cars lost their VED exemption in April 2025) and insurance. If you cannot charge at home, the running-cost case for any used EV is much weaker.
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