Nissan Pulsar MOT Results

Registered in 2014

74.6% pass rate

from 1,352 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pulsar is unusually good or bad.

11% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 7.0% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 7.0% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.7% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 4.3% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.22% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.074% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.074% fail on Shock absorbers
5.8% fail on Brakes (37% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (73% worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 3.3% fail on Brake pads (74% worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.52% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.52% fail on Brake discs
- 1.3% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.81% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.81% fail on Rbt
      - 0.74% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.074% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.44% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.44% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.22% fail on Rbt
      - 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 0.15% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.074% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.89% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.67% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.30% fail on Lever
- 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.22% fail on Hand lever
- 0.074% fail on Flexible brake hoses
4.8% fail on Tyres
- 3.0% fail on Tread depth
- 1.8% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Size/type
3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.81% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    - 0.81% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.67% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Stop lamp (73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.37% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.30% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.074% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.30% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.074% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.074% fail on Horn
2.8% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 2.7% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  - 0.074% fail on Ball joint
1.5% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Washers
- 0.30% fail on Wipers (87% better than other 2014 cars)
1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.67% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.59% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.074% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  - 0.52% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.22% fail on Emissions not tested
0.44% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.44% fail on Attachment
0.37% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.37% fail on Registration plates
0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.37% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.37% fail on Condition
0.30% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.074% fail on Transmission
  - 0.074% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.074% fail on Joints
0.074% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.074% fail on Belt(s)/padding

Read the Honest John Review

Nissan Pulsar (2014 - 2018)
Refined and comfortable hatchback, huge amounts of rear legroom, quiet engines even at motorway speeds, good equipment levels as standard.