2016 Nissan Pulsar · 20,725 MOT tests
2016 Nissan Pulsar reliability
2016 Nissan Pulsars fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Pulsar years (20,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- 22.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 48,125
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,725
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 27% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.3% of tests fail here (197% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Pulsar
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.6%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes5.9%
- Lights and electrics4.9%
- Steering2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.29%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.72%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.71%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.32%
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 1.75%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.13%
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 (15.11%) · Brake pads wearing thin (12.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.44%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.89%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.91%)
Is a 2016 Nissan Pulsar reliable?
2016 Nissan Pulsars fail 22.8% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 5 Pulsar years (20,725 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Nissan Pulsar MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (3.29% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.72% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.71% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Nissan Pulsar have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Nissan Pulsar shows 48,125 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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