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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Pulsar. Check any Pulsar by registration number below.

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81.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.0%

vs Nissan Avg

7

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Nissan Pulsar — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Pulsar has an average MOT pass rate of 81.2%, which is 0.0 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Pulsar is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Nissan Pulsar fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play. If you are preparing your Pulsar for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Nissan Pulsar, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Pulsar performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 4,747 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

12.2%

Mileage at 5yr

51k mi

2017

Based on 9,650 vehicles

84.0%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

17.7%

Mileage at 5yr

63k mi

2016

Based on 14,540 vehicles

78.8%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.2%

Retest Rate

22.4%

2015

Based on 17,616 vehicles

72.5%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

28.2%

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2014

Based on 3,157 vehicles

67.7%Average
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

33.0%

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2003

Based on 34 vehicles

94.1%Excellent
Nissan average: 81.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.8%

0

Based on 25,717 vehicles

82.4%Good
Nissan average: 81.2%
Mileage at 5yr

53k mi

Top MOT Failures — Nissan Pulsar

The most common reasons a Nissan Pulsar fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.1%
2

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

2.4%
3

A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play

2.3%
4

A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened

1.9%
5

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.7%
Nissan Pulsar Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

2.1%

Front Offside

2.0%

Rear Nearside

1.3%

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

Nissan Skyline

92.4% pass rate

Nissan Patrol

74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai (j10 )

93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

Nissan Qashqai Tekna Dig-t Mhev

96.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Pulsar

Nissan Pulsar — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Pulsar MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pulsar?
The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Pulsar is 81.2% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Pulsar?
The most common MOT failures on the Nissan Pulsar are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (3.1%), Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (2.4%), A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Nissan Pulsar reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.2%, the Nissan Pulsar is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Pulsar?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Pulsar?
Typical mileage for the Nissan Pulsar: 51,212 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Pulsar to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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