2015 Nissan Pulsar · 25,192 MOT tests
2015 Nissan Pulsar reliability
2015 Nissan Pulsars fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Pulsar years (25,192 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 27% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 56,613
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 25,192
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 34% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- 2016 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.1% of tests fail here (257% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Pulsar
Fail rate by area
- Suspension14.2%
- Brakes7.6%
- Tyres6.5%
- Lights and electrics5.1%
- Steering4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.39%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.94%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.29%
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 3.1%
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 2.64%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.33%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.64%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (4.01%)
Is a 2015 Nissan Pulsar reliable?
2015 Nissan Pulsars fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 5 Pulsar years (25,192 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Nissan Pulsar MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.39% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.94% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Nissan Pulsar have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Nissan Pulsar shows 56,613 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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