2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Pulsar MOT pass rate and common faults

6,153 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test54,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,153 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    237 marked dangerous
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    238 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    104 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  8. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension11.8%
  2. Brakes9.2%
  3. Tyres7.3%
  4. Lights & electrics6.1%
  5. Steering3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Nissan Pulsar?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2016 Nissan Pulsar cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,153 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Pulsar?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Nissan Pulsar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).