2014 Nissan Pulsar · 4,467 MOT tests
2014 Nissan Pulsar reliability
2014 Nissan Pulsars fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Pulsar years (4,467 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 63,501
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,467
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 6% of tests fail here (298% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Pulsar
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.3%
- Brakes9%
- Tyres7.9%
- Lights and electrics6.4%
- Steering6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.54%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 4.79%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.66%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.17%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.89%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.07%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.13%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.89%)
Is a 2014 Nissan Pulsar reliable?
2014 Nissan Pulsars fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 5 Pulsar years (4,467 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Nissan Pulsar MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.25% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.54% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (4.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Nissan Pulsar have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2014 Nissan Pulsar shows 63,501 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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