NISSAN PULSAR MOT Pass Rate
74.7% of 7,064 NISSAN PULSAR MOT tests pass.
The PULSAR's pass rate of 74.7% is in line with the average across all NISSAN models, at 74.0%.
At 74.7%, The NISSAN PULSAR passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 75.2% at 6–10 years to 61.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 75.2% | 6,781 | 61,479 miles |
| 10–15 years | 61.1% | 265 | 75,005 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (18) | 18 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN PULSAR
The most common reason the NISSAN PULSAR fails its MOT is suspension — present in 43.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.6% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 36.2% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 24.5% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.0% | not working |
| Steering | 14.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 6.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.7% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | fixing missing |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 72.7% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 71.2% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 76.8% pass rate