2018 Nissan Pulsar · 6,783 MOT tests
2018 Nissan Pulsar reliability
2018 Nissan Pulsars fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Pulsar years (6,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- 13.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan Pulsars: 23.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,004
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,783
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 5.7% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Pulsar
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.7%
- Lights and electrics3%
- Brakes2.7%
- Suspension1.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.58%
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 0.84%
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 0.8%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.8%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.63%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.85%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.2%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.51%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.01%)
Is a 2018 Nissan Pulsar reliable?
2018 Nissan Pulsars fail 13.2% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 Pulsar years (6,783 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Nissan Pulsar MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.7% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.58% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (0.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Nissan Pulsar have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Nissan Pulsar shows 30,004 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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