NissanPulsar MOT results
In 2025, 70.4% of Nissan Pulsar MOT tests were passed first time, worse than the 74.4% for cars of the same age. 8.8% had at least one dangerous defect (6.9% for cars the same age). The typical Nissan Pulsar tested was 9 years old with 61,400 miles. Based on 20,406 initial MOT tests in Great Britain.
RegisterHow many Nissan Pulsar cars are on the road
- First-time pass
- 70.4%no defects to fix
- Cars the same age
- 74.4%first-time pass
- Fixed at the test
- 3.4%passed after repair
- Failed
- 26.1%needed a retest
- Dangerous defect
- 8.8%same age 6.9%
- Typical mileage
- 61,400at the test
First-time pass rate by year first registered
| Year first registered | Tests | First-time pass | All cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1,923 | 78.7% | 80.8% |
| 2017 | 3,983 | 76.2% | 78.1% |
| 2016 | 5,947 | 70.8% | 74.8% |
| 2015 | 7,170 | 66.0% | 71.8% |
| 2014 | 1,290 | 62.2% | 68.5% |
Years with fewer than 30 tests are left out.
By age at the test
| Age | Tests | First-time pass | All cars | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-4 years | 1 | 100.0% | 87.4% | 54,700 |
| 5-9 years | 14,755 | 72.6% | 79.1% | 57,600 |
| 10-14 years | 5,560 | 64.5% | 65.7% | 71,100 |
| 15-19 years | 7 | 85.7% | 57.6% | 69,000 |
| 20-29 years | 41 | 92.7% | 59.6% | 90,500 |
| 30-39 years | 42 | 83.3% | 71.3% | 81,700 |
Where they fail
Share of tests with at least one failure in each area, against cars of the same age.
A test can fail in more than one area. Failures fixed during the test are included.
Most common failures
The 10 defects that failed Nissan Pulsar tests most often, as a share of all tests.
| Failure | Tests | Cars the same age | vs same age | Marked dangerous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 6.5% | 1.4% | 4.6× | 0.0% |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 5.8% | 2.5% | 2.3× | 0.0% |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play Steering | 3.9% | 0.9% | 4.3× | 0.0% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes Dangerous | 3.5% | 2.0% | 1.8× | 100.0% |
| Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres Dangerous | 2.8% | 2.3% | 1.2× | 100.0% |
| Position lamp: not working Lights and electrics | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.5× | 0.0% |
| Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction Emissions and leaks | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.1× | 0.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn Suspension | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0× | 0.0% |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded Brakes | 1.2% | 0.2% | 6.0× | 0.0% |
| Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyres | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.9× | 0.0% |
“vs same age” compares this model with cars of the same age: 2.0× means twice as often. “Marked dangerous” is how often the tester recorded that failure as dangerous.
Most common advisories
Things the tester noted to watch, which don’t fail the test.
| Advisory | Tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 19.0% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 14.0% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.0% |
| Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 8.6% |
| Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 8.5% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 5.2% |
| Ball joint: ball joint has slight play | 4.1% |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 3.9% |
| Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt | 2.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively | 2.4% |
By fuel
| Fuel | Tests | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 14,112 | 74.2% |
| Diesel | 6,292 | 61.9% |
Fuels with fewer than 30 tests are left out. Different fuels often mean different ages, so compare with care.