NISSAN PULSAR MOT pass rate
76.7% of 28,513 NISSAN PULSAR MOT tests pass.
The PULSAR has a pass rate of 76.7%, a little higher than the average across all NISSAN models (74.9%).
At 76.7%, The NISSAN PULSAR passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 88.4% at 3–6 years versus 88.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.4% | 1,721 | 37,140 miles |
| 6–10 years | 76.1% | 26,353 | 59,202 miles |
| 10–15 years | 62.4% | 298 | 74,110 miles |
| 15+ years | 88.7% | 141 | 86,370 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PULSAR
The most common reason the NISSAN PULSAR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.2% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 26.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.8% | Not working |
| Steering | 13.6% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 7.2% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.4% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.4% | Not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.1% | Fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN PULSAR?
- 76.7% of NISSAN PULSAR MOT tests pass, based on 28,513 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN PULSAR?
- The most common reason the NISSAN PULSAR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Ball joint excessively worn".
- Does this show the NISSAN PULSAR's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.