MOT reliability
Nissan Pulsar
22,704 vehicles · 200,822 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22,704 Nissan Pulsar vehicles and 200,822 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Pulsar has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,634 miles.
22,704
Vehicles
200,822
MOT tests
6,822
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Pulsar problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Pulsar MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension45%
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Brakes27%
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Other17%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility3%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Nissan Pulsar pass rate by age
How the Nissan Pulsar's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 146 | 76% |
| 2 | 1,060 | 87% |
| 3 | 25,750 | 90% |
| 4 | 24,489 | 89% |
| 5 | 24,681 | 87% |
| 6 | 25,785 | 84% |
| 7 | 26,580 | 81% |
| 8 | 26,043 | 78% |
| 9 | 22,172 | 76% |
| 10 | 14,901 | 75% |
| 11 | 5,874 | 73% |
| 12 | 769 | 72% |
| 13 | 238 | 72% |
| 14 | 244 | 70% |
| 15 | 249 | 70% |
| 16 | 251 | 69% |
| 17 | 215 | 74% |
| 18 | 190 | 73% |
| 19 | 141 | 72% |
| 20 | 138 | 72% |
Fuel types: Petrol (15,786), Diesel (6,914), LPG (2), Other (2)
Most common Nissan Pulsar MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Pulsar MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11,195 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10,074 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8,841 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,690 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7,683 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6,127 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4,014 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3,794 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3,566 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3,042 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3,026 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2,895 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2,355 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2,314 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2,109 times)
Nissan Pulsar pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 14 | 71% | 109,727 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 98,927 |
| 2018 | 2,008 | 13,095 | 87% | 49,590 |
| 2017 | 4,206 | 32,143 | 86% | 58,165 |
| 2016 | 6,430 | 55,646 | 83% | 66,676 |
| 2015 | 7,945 | 79,399 | 81% | 73,771 |
| 2014 | 1,418 | 15,591 | 80% | 80,069 |
| 2013 | 2 | 22 | 64% | 118,072 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 | 100% | 137,418 |
| 2010 | 2 | 21 | 90% | 152,218 |
| 2009 | 3 | 20 | 75% | 112,940 |
| 2008 | 5 | 34 | 68% | 250,086 |
| 2007 | 13 | 107 | 73% | 103,844 |
| 2006 | 17 | 133 | 74% | 121,224 |
| 2005 | 34 | 229 | 75% | 100,656 |
| 2004 | 51 | 393 | 70% | 106,277 |
| 2003 | 61 | 498 | 75% | 104,813 |
| 2002 | 37 | 315 | 73% | 105,030 |
| 2001 | 38 | 299 | 66% | 111,341 |
| 2000 | 63 | 482 | 71% | 119,607 |
| 1999 | 75 | 533 | 71% | 97,529 |
| 1998 | 21 | 153 | 72% | 120,576 |
| 1997 | 11 | 73 | 67% | 119,649 |
| 1996 | 5 | 58 | 67% | 138,844 |
| 1995 | 10 | 43 | 72% | 126,559 |
| 1994 | 33 | 202 | 72% | 119,036 |
| 1993 | 45 | 263 | 68% | 111,162 |
| 1992 | 69 | 432 | 71% | 112,460 |
| 1991 | 57 | 364 | 68% | 116,858 |
| 1990 | 28 | 211 | 75% | 108,787 |
| 1989 | 3 | 7 | 43% | 131,644 |
| 1988 | 2 | 4 | 75% | 109,017 |
| 1987 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 109,589 |
Nissan Pulsar reliability FAQ
Across 22,704 Nissan Pulsar vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Pulsar MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Nissan Pulsar in our data has covered around
68,634 miles.
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