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Nissan Pulsar MOT Results

Registered in 2015
80.2% pass rate
from 7,741 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pulsar is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Coil springs (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Coil spring (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Mounting
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.013% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Shock absorbers (89% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.9% fail on Brakes (41% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (63% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Brake linings and pads (85% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Brake pads (85% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.013% fail on Cable
    • 0.99% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.52% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.50% fail on Rbt
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.013% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt
          • 0.25% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.013% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.013% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.090% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.039% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.31% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.013% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.052% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 0.026% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (29% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (25% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 2.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (25% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.41% fail on Stop lamp (53% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.34% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.25% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.078% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.013% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.14% fail on Headlamps (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Headlamp (91% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.013% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.090% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Horn
      • 0.013% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.065% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.026% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.013% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.013% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.50% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Bonnet (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.026% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.013% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.013% fail on View to rear
      • 0.013% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.4% fail on Steering (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.013% fail on Steering play
      • 0.013% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.74% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.039% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.026% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.026% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.36% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Other body component (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Seats
      • 0.065% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.039% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Drive shafts (93% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.026% fail on Joints (93% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.013% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.013% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
  • 0.36% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.26% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.013% fail on Requirements
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment (74% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Condition
  • 0.10% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.10% fail on Registration plates
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  • Nissan Pulsar (2014 - 2018)
    Refined and comfortable hatchback, huge amounts of rear legroom, quiet engines even at motorway speeds, good equipment levels as standard.

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