2017 Nissan Pulsar · 13,739 MOT tests
2017 Nissan Pulsar reliability
2017 Nissan Pulsars fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Pulsar years (13,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 39,203
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,739
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (159% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Pulsar
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.8%
- Brakes4.9%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Suspension3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Steering1.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.65%
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 2.49%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.29%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.03%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.99%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 0.9%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.17%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.37%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (3.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.77%)
Is a 2017 Nissan Pulsar reliable?
2017 Nissan Pulsars fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 Pulsar years (13,739 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Nissan Pulsar MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.65% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.49% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Nissan Pulsar have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Nissan Pulsar shows 39,203 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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