Nissan Pulsar MOT Results

Registered in 2017

90.1% pass rate

from 4,164 tests in 2021

(25% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Pulsar is unusually good or bad.

3.6% fail on Tyres
- 2.2% fail on Tread depth (43% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Condition
- 0.024% fail on Size/type
2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.22% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.22% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.17% fail on Side repeaters
    - 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.096% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Headlamp (78% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.048% fail on Horn
  - 0.024% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.024% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.024% fail on All position lamps
- 0.024% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp
1.8% fail on Brakes
- 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.024% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Brake discs (65% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.12% fail on Rbt
      - 0.072% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.096% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.096% fail on Rbt
      - 0.072% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
  - 0.048% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.024% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.096% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.072% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.024% fail on Pedal
- 0.096% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.096% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.072% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.048% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.048% fail on Lever
- 0.048% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.024% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.024% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
0.98% fail on Visibility (73% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.60% fail on Washers
- 0.34% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.024% fail on Driver's view
- 0.024% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.024% fail on Windscreen
- 0.024% fail on View to rear
  - 0.024% fail on Mirrors
0.38% fail on Suspension (56% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.072% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.072% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.048% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.096% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.096% fail on Coil spring (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.072% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.024% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.29% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.24% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.24% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.26% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.24% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.024% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.024% fail on Emissions not tested
0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.096% fail on Body (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Other body component (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.048% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.048% fail on Transmission
  - 0.048% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.048% fail on Joints
- 0.024% fail on Seats
  - 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.096% fail on Attachment
- 0.048% fail on Condition
0.12% fail on Steering
- 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.096% fail on Track rod end
  - 0.024% fail on Drag link end
0.048% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.048% 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.