MOT reliability
Nissan Pulser
25 vehicles · 208 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 25 Nissan Pulser vehicles and 208 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Pulser has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,520 miles.
25
Vehicles
208
MOT tests
3,924
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Pulser problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Pulser MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Brakes5%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure2%
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Steering2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
Nissan Pulser pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 9 | 56% |
| 9 | 6 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 57% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 8 | 62% |
| 14 | 12 | 83% |
| 15 | 16 | 62% |
| 16 | 11 | 82% |
| 17 | 13 | 77% |
| 18 | 15 | 53% |
| 19 | 13 | 69% |
| 20 | 7 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25)
Most common Nissan Pulser MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Pulser MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Oil leak (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (6 times)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b) (5 times)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (4 times)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (4 times)
- no rear seats fitted (4 times)
Nissan Pulser pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 71,179 |
| 2003 | 3 | 18 | 61% | 86,021 |
| 2002 | 2 | 14 | 79% | 94,335 |
| 2001 | 2 | 29 | 76% | 80,901 |
| 2000 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 128,957 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 52,574 |
| 1998 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 198,872 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 | 56% | 129,706 |
| 1994 | 2 | 15 | 87% | 63,444 |
| 1993 | 1 | 14 | 57% | 67,479 |
| 1992 | 4 | 49 | 69% | 116,542 |
| 1991 | 3 | 18 | 83% | 126,568 |
| 1990 | 2 | 23 | 74% | 114,814 |
Nissan Pulser reliability FAQ
Across 25 Nissan Pulser vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Pulser MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Oil leak; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Nissan Pulser in our data has covered around
104,520 miles.
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