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Nissan Pulsar reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·28,371 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.
70%
Average for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Average for its age
In line
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
8,225 tests · fleet 85%
81%
8 to 12 years
20,146 tests · fleet 73%
70%
Where the Pulsar fails
Suspension89
Brakes94
Body & structure99
Steering97
Tyres95
Lights & electrics96
Fails more often on suspension, steering, brakes. Holds up better on body & structure, identification, visibility.
Share of 8 to 12 years Nissan Pulsar MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Nissan Pulsar tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Nissan Pulsar models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Suspension · flagged on ~11% of MOTsAbove average
- Brakes · flagged on ~6% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
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).
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