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Nissan Pulsar MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.7% pass rate
from 6,274 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2016 cars)
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pulsar is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (17% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.048% fail on Size/type
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components (41% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads (67% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.21% fail on Brake discs and drums (57% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.88% fail on Brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt
          • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.096% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.064% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.016% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.096% fail on Lever
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.080% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.048% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Brake fluid
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.29% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.16% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (59% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.080% fail on Horn
      • 0.064% fail on Battery(ies) (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.032% fail on Position lamp
  • 1.5% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint (190% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.67% fail on Springs (42% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Coil springs (41% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.67% fail on Coil spring (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.096% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage
      • 0.016% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.064% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.032% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.0% fail on Visibility (74% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Washers
    • 0.14% fail on Wipers (95% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on View to rear
      • 0.032% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.016% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.016% fail on Windscreen
  • 0.59% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.46% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.30% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.096% fail on Compression ignition (72% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.41% fail on Steering
    • 0.40% fail on Steering linkage components (82% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (79% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.032% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.032% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.40% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Condition
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.064% fail on Transmission (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.064% fail on Joints
    • 0.064% fail on Body
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.016% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.016% fail on Doors
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
  • 0.096% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.096% fail on Registration plates
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