Nissan Pulsar reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 28,371 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 28,371 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 70% of Nissan Pulsar cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in suspension and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Pulsar tends to fail
Share of Nissan Pulsar cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on suspension, steering, brakes. Holds up better than average on body & structure, identification, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Pulsar reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Pulsar is about average for its age: 70% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give suspension, steering and brakes a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Pulsar?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Pulsar in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 81%; and 8 to 12 years, 70%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Pulsar MOT?
For Nissan Pulsar cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are suspension (10.6% of tests vs 5.9% fleet), steering (3.5% of tests vs 1.4% fleet), brakes (6% of tests vs 4.2% fleet).