2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Pulsar MOT pass rate and common faults

4,089 MOT tests in 2024. 79.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.3%
Failed or needed repairs20.7%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,089 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    164 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    147 marked dangerous
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.9%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.9%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.0%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    37 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes7.5%
  2. Tyres6.6%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Lights & electrics4.8%
  5. Steering2.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

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 thick13.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2017 Nissan Pulsar?

In 2024, 79.3% of 2017 Nissan Pulsar cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,089 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Pulsar?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Nissan Pulsar reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).